The Kogi State Government has set up a seven-person committee to strengthen domestic revenue generation in the state.
The State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Muhammed Muktar Shuaibu, during his meeting with stakeholders, explained that government expects every revenue process to follow due procedure, clarity, accountability and full compliance with established laws.
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Honorable. Shuaibu noted that the stakeholder engagement provided an opportunity to review existing structures, identify areas requiring better oversight and outline steps to enhance collaboration with the Kogi State Inland Revenue Service (KGIRS).
He said the ministry is set to improve coordination of all revenue activities under its mandate.
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“The Ministry must act on all matters relating to its statutory revenue responsibilities,” he said.
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Stakeholders discussed field operations, coordination gaps and the need for a clear system that allows the ministry to track revenue linked to its mandate.
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‎The Technical Assistant for Income and Special Duties, Prince Dan. Olaitan Dada, shared observations from the field and emphasized the importance of proper documentation, structured engagement with consultants and better communication between necessary agencies involved.
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Prince Dan noted that the ministry must have up-to-date information on operators working on any of its revenue elements and must strengthen the verification and profiling system that supports monitoring of monthly revenue.
“Having complete information about each operator working on behalf of the ministry will help us improve tracking and strengthen our internal processes.”
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Key department heads highlighted the need for a unified reporting structure that enables the ministry to maintain accurate records, emphasizing the importance of ensuring zonal officials follow approved templates, collect verifiable data and submit reports that support proper planning and budgeting.
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Participants also noted the value of enhancing collaboration with KGIRS to ensure that all of the ministry’s legal responsibilities are reflected in revenue management processes.
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He said: “We must follow the right steps and ensure that every process complies with the law. The ministry is committed to strengthening its structures and improving service delivery.”
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He then announced the creation of a special committee to coordinate the next steps:
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The members of the special committee are: Chairman – Mr. Ejeh Michael, Managing Director, Secretary – Prince Dan. Olaitan Dada, Technical Assistant in Revenue Matters and Special Duties, Member – Mr. Mikailu Kadri, Director of Accounting and Mr. Akowe Yakubu, Director of Commerce as a member
Others are Mr. Adejo Ibrahim, Director of PRS as a member, Moses Otiga, Zonal Director of Lokoja as a member and Alhaji Usman Ayinoko, Commercial Director as a member.
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The committee will review observations from the meeting, evaluate existing procedures and propose measures that strengthen the ministry’s internal systems.
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‎The Commissioner thanked all taxpayers and said the meeting provided a clear path to reposition the ministry’s revenue operations, emphasizing the need for teamwork, transparency and compliance with institutional guidelines.