By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has dismissed claims by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai that the state’s monthly internally generated revenue (IGR) has declined, while also refuting allegations of an illegal N100 million diversion from state funds.
Speaking at a press conference, KADIRS Executive Chairman Jerry Adams stated that under the current administration of Governor Uba Sani, the state has recorded significant revenue growth, surpassing figures achieved during El-Rufai’s tenure.
“It is necessary to clarify certain statements made by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Whether due to incomplete information or a deliberate attempt to mislead, it is important to set the record straight,” Adams said.
El-Rufai had claimed that Kaduna’s monthly revenue dropped from N7 billion to N2 billion under Governor Uba Sani. However, Adams refuted this, stating that the highest annual IGR recorded under El-Rufai was N59 billion in 2022, translating to a monthly average of N4.9 billion.
He further explained that a significant portion of the revenue between 2019 and 2022 came from one-off sources, including debt recoveries and government asset sales, which amounted to N45 billion.
“If these irregular revenues are excluded, the actual monthly IGR at that time was far lower than what is being claimed,” Adams noted.
Regarding the alleged illegal transfer of N100 million, Adams dismissed it as “completely false,” explaining that Kaduna’s revenue collection system operates entirely through PAYKADUNA, with all payments going directly into the state’s Treasury Single Account (TSA).
He emphasized that under Governor Uba Sani, Kaduna’s IGR has seen consistent improvement.
“In 2023 alone, Kaduna State generated N62.48 billion in IGR, which increased to N71 billion in 2024—averaging N5.2 billion and N6 billion monthly, respectively.”
“In just January and February 2025, the state has already collected N7.46 billion and N6.68 billion, totaling N14.16 billion in two months—without any debt recoveries or one-off revenues.”
“This demonstrates the commitment and diligence of this administration in driving economic growth and ensuring sustainable development,” Adams stated.