By Ahmed Wase
Governor Dauda Lawal has ordered the immediate abolition of cash-based revenue collection in Zamfara State, directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt a fully digital system to enhance transparency and curb leakages.
The directive was announced in Gusau during a town hall on the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts, 2025, organised by the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service.
The forum focused on diversifying revenue streams under the new tax regime and strengthening non-tax revenue opportunities in the state.
Governor Lawal explained that the federal tax reforms have clarified roles and procedures among the three tiers of government, while Zamfara’s recent repeal and re-enactment of its State Consolidated Revenue Law has empowered the state revenue service with clearer statutory authority for assessment, collection and accounting of revenues.
According to him, the reforms harmonise tax and non-tax revenues within a single legal framework.
As part of implementation, the governor directed all revenue-generating MDAs to review their enabling laws, collection tools and procedures to ensure compliance, eliminate overlaps and support real-time monitoring through harmonised databases.
He noted that digitalisation would promote accountability, protect taxpayers and improve investor confidence.
On fiscal performance, Governor Lawal said Zamfara’s 2025 Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) target of between ₦38 billion and ₦42 billion is tied to the reform agenda and expanded compliance efforts.
The event also featured awards for ministries and individuals recognised for exemplary revenue remittance.
