Tax Reforms Have Increased Internally Generated Revenue—Uba Sani

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced that the national tax revenue has surged to N21.6 trillion since President Bola Tinubu's implementation of tax reforms in 2026. This was revealed during the 160th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Kaduna, which focused on the progress and challenges of tax reform.

In 2023, the nation's revenue stood at approximately N10.1 trillion, increasing to N21.6 trillion in 2024 and about N36.8 trillion in 2025. According to Sani, the nation saw a 49 percent increase in revenue during the first half of 2026 alone, reaching approximately N21.6 trillion.

The Governor praised President Tinubu for his bold decision to overhaul Nigeria's tax system, noting that the new legislation aims to create a coherent, predictable, efficient, and more supportive tax architecture for national development. He also commended the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Mr. Zach Adedeji, for his leadership in advancing the tax reform agenda.

Sani highlighted the significant boost in Kaduna State's internally generated revenue, which grew from N4 billion to N10 billion monthly under the leadership of former KADIRS Executive Chairman, Mr. Jerry Adams. He emphasized that the reforms are designed to simplify a complex tax environment, reduce multiple and overlapping taxation, deploy technology and e-invoicing to minimize leakages, and consolidate revenue administration.

Sani argued that sustainable taxation requires fairness, transparency, predictability, and trust. He stated that the tax reforms aim to make compliance easier, enforcement more intelligent and targeted, and establish a relationship with taxpayers based on clarity, fairness, and mutual responsibility.