The Executive Chairman, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe has charged Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the state to play their roles in the implementation of the Nigeria Tax Acts 2025 for the benefit of the state.
Enehe gave the charge on Wednesday during a stakeholders forum involving technocrats, accountants and financial officers of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other relevant organizations on the Nigeria’s Tax Acts 2025 held in Lokoja the state capital.
According to him, the new tax would take effect from January, 2026, noting that it would boost the economy, pave rooms for development and improve the living standard of the citizens.
He pointed out that the MDAs in Kogi State have a major roles to play in the implementation of the tax law in their day to day activities, assuring that the tax was aimed at enhancing revenue generation, simplifying compliance procedures, and addressing regional disparities in tax administration.
The Chairman appealed to the stakeholders to take the advantage of the new tax Acts to effect development of Kogi state, saying a lot of potentials abound in the law.
“The stakeholders’ engagement is targeted at ensuring better understanding of the Nigeria Tax Act ahead of its full implementation January next year.
“Most provisions of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 are scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2026. The reform package includes four principal acts namely ; Nigeria Tax Act, Nigeria Tax Administration Act, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act and Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act” he stated.
In his goodwill message, the Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on revenue generation Dr. Nasir Rahman Ichanyi commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his visionary leadership and steadfast support in ensuring the effective domestication and implementation of progressive federal fiscal policies.
“The 2025 Tax Acts, that will be domesticated by Kogi State, is distinguished by its simplicity, clarity, and taxpayer-friendly provisions.
“It harmonizes tax obligations, removes incidences of multiple taxation, and provides clear guidelines that make compliance easier for taxpayers.
“The law also embraces technology-driven processes that improve efficiency, reduce human interference, and promote accountability” he stated.
Bamidele Suru a tax consultant with Kogi Revenue Service who gave the overview of the Nigeria Tax Acts 2025 at the event , said the new tax laws will improve transparency in tax administration, enhance business operations and encourage investment.
He noted that the Acts will contribute immensely to economic growth and development of Kogi state, and urged the critical stakeholders in MDAs to assist the government in implementing the laws in the state. As
