Kogi’s revenue increases from N700m to N3.5bn – KGIRS

Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) announces that the monthly revenue has significantly increased under the leadership of Salihu Sule Enehe from N700 million in 2021 to more than N3.5 billion in 2026.

Salihu Sule Enehe, Executive Chairman of KGIRS, stated this through Emmanuel Yusufu, Director in charge of Income Tax, who addressed Journalists on behalf of the management on Tuesday in Lokoja, Kogi State Capital,
dismissing allegations of financial misconduct and administrative irregularities within the agency, just as he described them as false, misleading, and aimed at tarnishing its leadership.

Yusufu pointed out that the Service operates under clearly defined rules and procedures guiding staff conduct and administrative processes , noting that the Executive Chairman is not directly involved in investigating erring staff, as such responsibilities are constitutionally assigned to the Directorate of Legal Services, which reviews cases of misconduct and makes recommendations to management.

He emphasised that the Service maintains zero tolerance for indiscipline, adding that staff postings and redeployments are routine administrative measures carried out in line with established policies not at the discretion of any individual.

Speaking on staff development, the agency reiterated its commitment to continuous training and capacity building.

“Training remains a critical component of institutional growth, with several staff currently undergoing various professional development programmes”, he said.

Reacting to allegations of revenue diversion, the KGIRS Management categorically denied claims that the Executive Chairman operates personal accounts for State funds as Yusufu clarified that all revenue collections are paid into Government-approved accounts supervised by the Office of the State Accountant General.

He said, “The Service maintains accounts across multiple banks strictly for ease of revenue collection, and all funds are remitted directly to the Kogi State Government. The Executive Chairman is not a signatory to any of these accounts”.