The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service has announced a dramatic surge in internally generated revenue, rising from N700 million in 2021 to more than N3.5 billion in 2026—a fivefold increase that underscores the agency’s enhanced collection efficiency.
However, the service has also been compelled to address what it describes as a campaign of cyber defamation, categorically denying allegations of financial misconduct and administrative irregularities aimed at tarnishing its leadership.
Executive Chairman Dr. Salihu Sule Enehe, speaking through his Director of Income Tax, Mr. Emmanuel Yusufu, at a press conference in Lokoja, stressed that the service operates strictly within clearly defined rules and procedures governing staff conduct and administrative processes.
He clarified that the Chairman does not directly investigate erring staff, as such responsibilities are constitutionally vested in the Directorate of Legal Services, which reviews misconduct cases and submits recommendations to management. The agency maintains zero tolerance for indiscipline, with postings and redeployments executed as routine administrative measures under established policies, not at any individual’s discretion.
On staff development, the agency reaffirmed its commitment to continuous training and capacity building, describing training as a critical component of institutional growth. Several staff are currently undergoing professional development programmes.
Responding to allegations of revenue diversion, management dismissed claims that the Chairman operates personal accounts for state funds. Mr. Yusufu clarified that all revenue collections are paid into government-approved accounts supervised by the Office of the State Accountant General.
“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,” he stated.
Recent office renovations and furniture procurement were justified as necessary periodic upgrades to maintain a conducive working environment after over a decade of operations.
The service warned that those responsible for spreading unverified allegations would face legal consequences, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and improved revenue generation, and insisting it would not be distracted from its statutory mandate by what it termed baseless accusations.
