Today, the staff of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) participated in a training workshop on the Performance Management System (PMS) appraisal, organized by the Kaduna State Government under the Office of the Head of Service.
The training forms part of the efforts of the Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of The Governor of Kaduna State , Senator Uba Sani (CON), to build a productive civil service that performs optimally and is assessed using modern evaluation tools.
The team from the Kaduna State Office of the Head of Service was led by one of its Directors, Alh. Abbas Musa, who guided the KADIRS team through the techniques, processes, and procedures for implementing the new performance management evaluation system.
Participants were also taken through corporate planning, schedule of duties, tools for evaluating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as the functions, inputs, outputs, and outcomes involved in the new performance management evaluation system in the service.
Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad.
Head Corporate Communications.
Thursday 12th March, 2026.
The Service, on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Comrade Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, wishes to felicitate with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani (CON), the Executive Management Committee, the entire staff, our esteemed taxpayers, critical stakeholders, and all revenue-generating agencies on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
The completion of the holy month of Ramadan reflects values of sacrifice, discipline, compassion, and spiritual renewal. It reinforces the need for unity, cooperation, and mutual understanding in advancing collective goals and fostering a shared sense of responsibility among all stakeholders.
As we celebrate, we call for sustained collaboration and support for the Kaduna State Government and the Revenue Service in achieving revenue targets essential for the development of Kaduna State. Through strengthened partnership, transparency, and civic responsibility, we can collectively drive growth and ensure improved service delivery for the benefit of all.
May this festive period bring peace, prosperity, and renewed commitment to the growth and development of Kaduna State.
Eid Mubarak.
Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad.
Head: Corporate Communications.
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service is participating in the ongoing Kaduna Buy & Sell Trade Fair, where it is delivering key tax services and engaging directly with residents and business owners. The initiative is aimed at improving taxpayer awareness, enhancing voluntary compliance, and making tax-related processes more accessible to the public.
The Executive Chairman, Comrade Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, visited the KADIRS pavilion at the event, accompanied by Tovia Wastar (popularly known as Masu Kaduna). Their presence attracted visitors and reinforced the Service’s commitment to bringing its services closer to the people.
At the pavilion, KADIRS is offering services such as New Tax Law inquiries, Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC) processing, Tax Identification Number (TIN) registration, motor vehicle particulars renewal, new number plate processing, and resolution of general complaints, providing a one-stop platform for taxpayers to access essential services conveniently through www.paykaduna.com
Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad.
Head Corporate Communication.
Sunday 29th March, 2026
Today, Monday 30th March 2026, the Executive Chairman of Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Comrade Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, was ably represented by the KADIRS team led by the Executive Director, Revenue Operations, Dr. Muhammad Lawal, at a pre-conference workshop on the impact of tax reforms on staff of Kaduna Polytechnic.
In his remarks during the workshop, the Executive Director delivered the message of the Executive Chairman and reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to sustaining a symbiotic working relationship between the citadel of learning and the tax authority. A comprehensive and practical lecture session was delivered to the lecturers of the institution, followed by an engaging and interactive question-and-answer session.
In her opening remarks, the Dean, College of Business and Management Studies, Kaduna Polytechnic, Dr. Hauwa Aliyu, appreciated KADIRS for honouring the invitation and pledged continued collaboration.
In his goodwill message, the Provost of Cooperative College Kaduna, Dr. Auwal Ibrahim, commended the high level of expertise demonstrated by the KADIRS team and praised the Service’s open-door policy. In her vote of thanks, the Chairman of the Conference and Journal Committee (CBMS), Dr. Talatu Rayyan, expressed gratitude to the Executive Chairman, management, and the entire KADIRS delegation for their participation.
Members of the KADIRS team included the Director, Revenue Operations, Hajiya Asmau Inuwa Mora; Director, Area Revenue Coordination, Mr. Ishaku Mazangona; Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima; Head, Corporate Communications, Zakari Jamilu Muhammad; and PIT Assessment Officer, Mr. Jamil Muaz Shuaib.
Signed:
Zakari Jamilu.
Head Corporate Communications.
30th March, 2026.
The College of Business and Management Studies (CBMS), Kaduna Polytechnic, successfully hosted its 18th Annual Conference, themed “Digital Transformation and Tax Reforms: The Future of Work in Nigeria.” The event brought together key stakeholders across academia, government, and industry to deliberate on emerging trends shaping Nigeria’s economic and workforce landscape.
The conference was held under the chairmanship of Professor Aliyu Mamman of the Air Force Institute of Technology, while the Royal Father of the Day, Alhaji Jibrin Mohammed Magaji, Danmakwayon Zazzau, District Head of Kawo, graced the occasion with royal blessings. The lead paper was presented by Professor Seth Akutson of Kaduna State University, offering insightful perspectives on digital innovation and fiscal reforms. The keynote address of Comrade Jerry Adams, Executive Chairman of Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, (KADIRS), was ably delivered on his behalf by Dr. Muhammad Lawal, who emphasized the critical role of technology-driven tax systems in enhancing revenue generation and economic growth.
The event took place at the Prof. M. S. Haruna Lecture Theatre, CBMS, Kaduna Polytechnic, and was formally declared open by the Rector and Chief Host, Dr. Suleiman Umar. The welcome address was delivered by the Dean of CBMS, Dr. Hauwa Aliyu, who highlighted the importance of aligning academic discourse with national development priorities. The conference attracted a wide array of participants, including scholars, researchers, consultants, lecturers, and students.
The KADIRS delegation to the conference included Director Revenue Operations, Hajiya Asmau Inuwa Mora; Director, Area Revenue Coordination, Mr. Ishaku Mazangona; Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima; Head of Corporate Communications, Zakari Jamilu Muhammad; and PIT Assessment Officer, Jamil Mu’azu Shuaibu, underscoring the Service’s commitment to supporting knowledge-driven policy engagement and institutional collaboration.
Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad.
Head Corporate Communication.
31st March, 2026
The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Comrade Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, on Thursday, 9th April 2026, presided over the management first-quarter meeting and performance review session with Area Revenue Officers.
Declaring the session open, the Executive Chairman expressed appreciation to His Excellency, the Executive The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani (CON), for his consistent support to the Service. He also commended the Kaduna State House of Assembly, under the leadership of the Honourable Speaker, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Imam Dahiru, for the speedy passage of the Kaduna State Tax Consolidation Law. He noted that this singular action will significantly propel tax administration in Kaduna State toward becoming the best in Nigeria.
He further called on all Area Revenue Officers to intensify their efforts in implementing the Service’s strategic plan in their daily activities to achieve the set revenue generation targets for the State.
In his remarks, the Executive Director, Revenue Operations, Dr. Muhammad Lawal, continued with the technical session, during which each Area Revenue Office was analysed on a month-by-month basis. At the end of the session, he urged officers to sustain the current momentum, while those with lower performance were advised to adopt improved strategies to enhance revenue generation.
Those in attendance at the performance review session included the Director, Revenue Operations, Hajiya Asmau Inuwa Mora; Director, Area Revenue Coordination, Mr. Ishaku Mazangona; Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, Comrade Idris Muhammad; Head, Corporate Communications, Zakari Jamilu Muhammad; and Head, Taxpayers Services, Madam Alice John.
Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad, anipr.
Head Corporate Communications
Thursday 9th April, 2026.
On 4th March 2026, the Executive Chairman of Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, (KADIRS), Comrade Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, received a high-powered delegation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Kaduna State Branch, on a courtesy visit to the Service.
The Executive Chairman, Comrade Jerry Adams, pledged to continue working closely with professional bodies in order to enhance workforce capacity development. He appreciated the leadership of the ICAN Kaduna Branch for their continued support and cooperation in strengthening tax administration in Kaduna State.
Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of ICAN Kaduna Branch, Mr. Obafunsho Abdurahman, commended the Executive Chairman and his entire team for working tirelessly to improve the revenue profile of Kaduna State year after year. He noted that KADIRS has witnessed tremendous revenue growth since the inception of the current administration of His Excellency, The Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani (CON) and expressed the Institute’s willingness to support the Service in achieving its revenue generation targets.
Those in attendance during the visit included the Director of Finance, Alh. Alamin Muhammad Ibrahim, Director of Planning and Statistics, Mr. Paul Michael, Chief of Staff, Alh. Ibrahim Galadima, Head Corporate Communications, Zakari Jamilu Muhammad, and Mr. Mark John Tax Audit Team Lead and member of the Institute.
Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad.
Head Corporate Communications.
6th March, 2026.
On 4th March, 2026, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Comrade Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, received in audience a delegation from the Joint Committee of the Anti-Corruption Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Barnawa and Kaduna Branches.
In his remarks, the Executive Chairman commended the Joint Committee for its commitment to eliminating corruption through sustained advocacy and anti-corruption campaigns. He noted that such initiatives are essential in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance.
He also pledged the continued support of the Service to the Association in ensuring meaningful engagements that will strengthen institutional collaboration. The Executive Chairman further called on the Association to advocate for step-down sensitisation programmes on the new tax laws among its members.
Earlier in their separate remarks, the Chairman of the Barnawa Branch, Hon. Barrister V. A. B. Ewuzie, who also serves as Co-Chair of the Joint Committee, appreciated the level of support the Association has received from the Executive Chairman and assured him of the Association’s commitment to working with the Service to ensure the achievement of its revenue generation targets.
Similarly, the Chairman of the Kaduna Branch, Barrister Aisha Abdu Muhammad, and Co-Chair of the Joint Committee, expressed the Committee’s readiness to collaborate and work hand in hand with the Service to promote a corruption-free society. She also assured that members and law chambers under the Association will be encouraged to fulfil their tax obligations promptly.
Those present at the parley included the Director of Finance, Alhaji Alamin Muhammad Ibrahim, Director of Planning and Statistics, Mr. Paul Michael, Chief of Staff, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, and the Head of Corporate Communications, Zakari Jamilu Muhammad.
Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad
Head Corporate Communications
Thursday 5th March, 2026.
On 3rd February 2026, the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, (KADIRS), Comrade Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, declared open a two-day Review and Reflection Meeting on the KADIRS Taxpayer Service Charter and Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The engagement focused on strengthening the Kaduna State Taxpayer Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) to ensure it remains responsive, transparent, and aligned with emerging reforms in tax administration.
Objectives of the Review Meeting
The meeting was convened to:
1. Review GRM performance and reflection outcomes, as well as the Taxpayer Service Charter, and jointly validate priority gaps and improvement actions in taxpayer complaint handling with KADIRS and relevant stakeholders.
2. Review and refine the Taxpayer Service Charter to ensure that service standards, taxpayer rights and responsibilities, and grievance escalation pathways are clear, practical, and measurable.
3. Develop a clear and comprehensive GRM Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and establish and operationalize a GRM Master Tracking Dashboard that consolidates and tracks complaints data effectively.
4. Strengthen the capacity and coordination of GRM Committee members and partners to effectively utilize the Service Charter, SOP, and dashboard in delivering improved taxpayer services.
As part of the review, the Taxpayer Service Charter was refined to align with the realities of the new tax regime and to enhance collaboration with the Office of the Tax Ombud, ensuring quicker and more effective resolution of complaints.
The GRM remains a structured accountability framework that guarantees taxpayers’ complaints are formally received, documented, tracked, resolved, and responded to within defined timelines. This system reinforces transparency, builds public trust, and enhances service delivery in tax administration.
During the session, the KADIRS GRM Committee, alongside the team from Tax Justice Network and Governance Platform, reviewed and strengthened the GRM SOP, refined the Master Tracking Dashboard, integrated gender-responsive indicators, and agreed on clear performance metrics and reporting timelines to improve operational efficiency and accountability.
As emphasized during the engagement, institutional reform requires continuous reflection, measurable performance indicators, and practical tools that make accountability effective and sustainable.
On behalf of the Executive Chairman, the Executive Management Committee, and the entire staff of the Service, we sincerely appreciate the partnership of the Tax Justice Network and Governance Platform through the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre and the support of Christian Aid in Nigeria in making this engagement possible. We remain grateful for the shared commitment to improving the taxpayer experience and deepening accountability in Kaduna State’s tax administration system.
Attendees at the engagement included the Executive Director Standard and Compliance Alh. Ali Garba Gora, Executive Director Revenue Operations Dr. Muhammad Lawal who doubled as the KADIRS GRM Committee Chairman, alongside members of the GRM Committee.
Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad
Head Corporate Communications.
4th March, 2026.
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, received a delegation from the College of Business and Management Studies (CBMS), Kaduna Polytechnic, led by Dr. Talatu Rayya Umar, Chairperson of the CBMS Journal and Conference Committee, on a courtesy visit in the spirit of goodwill and institutional neighbourliness.
The delegation formally presented an invitation to the Executive Chairman, Comrade Jerry Adams, FCTI, FNIM, FCE, CNA, to serve as the Keynote Speaker at the Opening Ceremony of the CBMS Annual National Conference 2026, themed “Digital Transformation and Tax Reforms: Shaping the Future of Work in Nigeria.”
In his remarks, the Executive Chairman expressed appreciation for the visit and acknowledged the significance of the conference theme, particularly its relevance to the ongoing digital transformation and tax reform initiatives in Kaduna State. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia and public institutions in shaping policy discourse and strengthening governance.
The Executive Director, Revenue Operations, Dr. Muhammad Lawal, welcomed the delegation and expressed delight at the engagement, noting his strong affinity with academic institutions as an academician. He commended the initiative and highlighted the value of intellectual exchange between revenue administrators and scholars.
Also present was the Executive Director, Standards and Compliance, Alh. Ali Garba Gora, who reiterated the Service’s commitment to sustaining institutional collaboration with Kaduna Polytechnic beyond the conference engagement. Other Heads of Units and staff of the Service were also in attendance.
Signed:
Zakari Jamilu Muhammad
Head Corporate Communications.
3rd March, 2026.
