Kaduna reviews revenue performance of 52 MDAs to boost budget implementation, economic growth

The Kaduna State Government has commenced a three-day mid-year review of the revenue performance of its 52 revenue-generating Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in a move aimed at improving internally generated revenue, strengthening fiscal accountability and ensuring effective implementation of the 2026 budget.

The exercise, organised by the Ministry of Planning and Budget, is expected to improve government revenue collection, enhance public service delivery and provide additional resources for infrastructure, healthcare, education and other development projects in the second half of the fiscal year.

Speaking at the opening of the review on Monday in Kaduna, the Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Mulktar Ahmed, described revenue as the backbone of governance and sustainable development, stressing that no government can successfully implement its budget without adequate income.

He explained that every budget consists of two key components—revenue and expenditure—and that revenue performance determines the government’s capacity to execute developmental programmes.

According to the commissioner, the quarterly and mid-year assessments are designed to evaluate the financial position of the state, make realistic revenue projections and improve budget implementation.

“The only way to know where Kaduna State stands financially and plan effectively is to assess the performance of the 52 revenue-generating agencies,” Ahmed said.

He disclosed that preliminary findings from the review indicated varying levels of performance among the agencies, with some exceeding their revenue targets, others recording average results, while a few had yet to make significant progress.

Ahmed said agencies that outperform their revenue targets would have their budgets reviewed upward in line with their demonstrated capacity to generate more income, while underperforming agencies would receive targeted support to address operational challenges.

He added that issues beyond the committee’s mandate would be referred to Governor Uba Sani for necessary intervention to improve overall revenue performance.

Addressing residents in Hausa, the commissioner urged citizens to remain patient and actively monitor government finances, noting that transparency and accountability remain critical to ensuring public resources are translated into tangible development.

He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to an open-door policy, encouraging residents to provide constructive feedback on government expenditure and revenue management.

As part of the exercise, the Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KASUDA) and the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Authority (KASTLEA) presented their first and second quarter revenue performance reports for assessment.

The three-day review is expected to provide government with a clearer picture of the state’s revenue outlook and inform policy decisions aimed at improving fiscal performance and accelerating the delivery of development projects across Kaduna State.