The Kogi State Government has introduced new tax rates for its Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for an effective tax regime.
The Chairman, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS), Dr Sule Enehe, disclosed at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting on Thursday in Lokoja.
Enehe highlighted the comprehensive overview of the new tax law and its implications for Federal, State and Local Governments’ revenue streams.
According to Enehe, the meeting aims to unveil the harmonised tax rates under the Tax Administration Act of 2025, a step towards transparency and efficiency.
He stressed that the initiative was part of efforts to boost the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to achieve fiscal sustainability in the state.
Enehe emphasised the national significance of the new rates, describing them as a critical step towards a more transparent, equitable, and efficient tax system.
“To secure our economic future, we must strengthen our IGR base, making it the central pillar of our state’s sustainability,” he said.
Mrs Hassanat Salawu, Director of MDAs, KGIRS, delivered a technical briefing on the new tax rates compiled by the Joint Revenue Board (JRB).
She stated that KGIRS has adopted and domesticated the rates, tailoring them to Kogi’s economic realities, while maintaining national consistency.
Meanwhile, Mr Timothy Ojomah, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, expressed the stakeholders’ support for the new tax regime.
Ojomah commended KGIRS’ leadership and pledged collaboration for smooth implementation.
themomentng reports that the meeting was attended by senior officials of MDAs, policymakers, and revenue experts.
