Gombe State Government has unveiled its strategic plan to boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) to N22 billion by leveraging modern technology.
Aisha Yaro, the newly appointed Chairman, Gombe State Internal Revenue Service (GIRS), dropped hints of the plan during a courtesy visit to Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, Governor of Gombe State, by the management team of the agency.
The Governor of Gombe said that his administration hopes to reduce dependence on external funding sources to administer the national sub-entity christened as the ‘Jewel of the Savannah’.
Governor Yahaya expressed confidence in the leadership of GIRS and pledged his support towards achieving their mandate. He emphasized the state’s aspiration to achieve self-sufficiency, stating, “We envision a state that can meet the needs of its people without relying on national allocation.”
In response, Aisha Yaro, the newly appointed chairperson of GIRS, pledged to surpass expectations with the governor’s support. Under her leadership, GIRS exceeded its 2023 revenue target by 15%, reaching a record IGR of over N15 billion. Now, the service has set an ambitious target of N22 billion for 2024, representing a significant 100% increase from the previous year.
In response, Aisha Yaro, the newly appointed chairperson of GIRS, pledged to surpass expectations with the governor’s support. Under her leadership, GIRS exceeded its 2023 revenue target by 15%, reaching a record IGR of over N15 billion. Now, the service has set an ambitious target of N22 billion for 2024, representing a significant 100% increase from the previous year.
Yaro highlighted GIRS’s commitment to leveraging modern technology for enhanced efficiency and accountability in tax assessment, collection, and remittance. She emphasized the vital role of tax revenue in supporting development projects and controlling externalities, citing examples from other states.
Acknowledging the media’s role in public education and awareness, Yaro expressed readiness to collaborate with local media outlets to educate the public about taxation’s importance. She assured residents of GIRS’s commitment to transparency and announced plans to establish more tax offices and introduce online tax payment options for seamless collection processes.
Moreover, GIRS plans to conduct a taxpayers’ enumeration exercise to gather comprehensive data for effective revenue collection. Yaro emphasized the goal of positioning Gombe as a leader in tax collection in the North-east, signaling a proactive approach to financial independence and development.
