NGSIRS moves to curb illegal tax collection, spearhead automation in Niger
Niger State Revenue Chairman Emphasizes Tax Reforms at Joint Revenue Board Meeting
LAGOS — Mr. Mohammed Etsu, Chairman of the Niger State Internal Revenue Service (NGSIRS), reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to enhancing tax reforms during a gala night at the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board (JRB), hosted by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service.
Etsu highlighted the NGSIRS’s plans to improve tax compliance through comprehensive public awareness campaigns, the full automation of revenue collection, and stronger enforcement measures designed to eliminate extortion and ensure adherence to tax obligations.
He noted that the agency would focus on increasing awareness regarding the Approved List for Collection, ensuring that taxpayers are informed about their responsibilities and the official channels for remitting payments.
Additionally, Etsu announced intentions to expedite the automation of revenue processes across all ministries, departments, and agencies, as well as the 25 local government areas in Niger State. He stated that the agency plans to collaborate with relevant security agencies to deploy joint monitoring teams aimed at enhancing compliance and eradicating illegal revenue collection methods.
“No legitimate taxpayer should face harassment or multiple taxation outside approved channels,” Etsu emphasized. He also stressed that revenue generated internally should support visible development projects such as schools, hospitals, and infrastructure.
Etsu remarked that the award he received during the event recognized NGSIRS’s alignment with national tax policy reforms, particularly the implementation of the Model Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Law 2026. He acknowledged the award as a validation of efforts to promote a conducive environment for business while strengthening internally generated revenue.
In conclusion, Etsu dedicated the award to Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the staff of NGSIRS, and the state’s taxpayers, framing it as a renewed call for transparency, accountability, and improved service delivery in revenue administration.
The meeting was attended by representatives from the Nigeria Revenue Service and heads of all 36 state internal revenue services, aimed at advancing ongoing national tax reform initiatives.
