{
  "id": 19336231,
  "title": "Gov Lawal approves recruitment of 75 technical staff for revenue service",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/gov-lawal-approves-recruitment-of-75-technical-staff-for-revenue",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-10T11:55:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/gov-lawal-approves-recruitment-of-75-technical-staff-for-revenue-service/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has given the green light for the recruitment of 75 technical staff for the State Internal Revenue Service. This move is aimed at bolstering revenue generation and enhancing tax administration within the state. The recruitment encompasses a range of career fields, such as Tax Administration, Legal Services, Public Enlightenment, Information, Photography, and Information and Communication Technology. The Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS) explained that this recruitment came after confirming the required workforce and adhering to established public service protocols. On July 11, 2026, a written examination was administered, which was attended by 484 candidates. The examination papers were scrutinized independently by the recruitment committee. Candidates were assessed on their academic and professional qualifications, communication skills, technical expertise, presentation abilities, attitude, and general knowledge. Following the completion of all stages of the selection process, including the compilation and verification of results, 75 candidates were declared successful. The recruitment process was governed by principles of merit, competence, adherence to advertised requirements, and verification of credentials. Moreover, the ZIRS stressed the commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the recruitment exercise. This approval is part of the state government's initiative to enhance the institutional capacity of the revenue service, enabling it to better mobilize revenue for developmental projects.",
  "summary": "Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the recruitment of 75 technical personnel for the State Internal Revenue Service as part of efforts to strengthen revenue generation and improve tax administration. The recruitment covers various career cadres, including Tax Administration, Legal Services, Public Enlightenment, Information, Photography and Information and Communication…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}