Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has revealed that his administration will forward the Kano State Tax Harmonisation Bill to the Kano State House of Assembly (KNHA) for consideration and passage before the end of December.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa.
Governor Yusuf made the announcement on Friday while presenting letters of appointment to 120 newly recruited staff of the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
He explained that the Executive Arm has completed the draft Tax Harmonisation Bill as part of efforts to enhance the state’s revenue structure.
“To ensure Kano State remains compliant, competitive, and strategically positioned to maximise revenue potential, we have finalised a new draft of the Kano State Revenue Harmonisation Bill,” he stated.
According to the Governor, the proposed law consolidates, updates, and modernises all existing tax and revenue statutes in the state, eliminates duplications, removes outdated provisions, and provides clearer guidelines on the responsibilities, processes, and powers of both government and taxpayers.
Yusuf added that the draft bill—developed through extensive consultations with experts, stakeholders, and legal teams—will be formally transmitted to the State Assembly before the end of December for legislative action.
He assured that the implementation of the harmonised tax law, together with the ongoing review of the cost-of-collection framework, is part of his administration’s broader plan to modernise tax administration and ensure long-term financial sustainability for the state.
The Governor also highlighted that recent reforms introduced by the Federal Government have significantly reshaped Nigeria’s tax environment, making state-level reforms necessary.
He further urged the newly inducted KIRS staff to execute their duties with integrity, fairness, and professionalism in dealing with business owners, civil servants, traders, registered companies, and members of the public.
