Group to improve taxpayer information system in Abia

The International Budget Partnership Nigeria (IBP) is collaborating with the Abia State Internal Revenue Service (BIR) to enhance the taxpayer information system following the implementation of four major Nigerian tax laws in January 2026. During a taxpayer consultation in Umuahia, IBP's deputy director, Zi Mbanefo, emphasized the importance of understanding taxpayers' information needs and concerns.

The organization aims to support the Abia State Revenue Service in improving the current taxpayer information system by building trust and strengthening grievance redress mechanisms. Key challenges identified include taxpayers' lack of understanding about why they pay taxes, how to pay them, and what the tax funds are used for. IBP plans to develop a work plan outlining roles and responsibilities to address these gaps and improve the tax grievance redress mechanism in Abia.