The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) welcomed officials from the Bauchi State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) on Wednesday, 30th July, 2025, to the Kwara Revenue House on a strategic knowledge-sharing visit focused on learning the methods adopted by KWIRS to drive voluntary compliance and improve Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
Receiving the two-man team on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Shade Omoniyi, the Head, Corporate Planning, Mohammed Audu, welcomed the BIRS Director, Planning, Research & Statistics, Usman Shuaib, and Head, Informal Sector, Idris Issa. He shared insights into KWIRS’ performance-driven approach, the automation of processes, and continuous stakeholder engagement aimed at improving voluntary tax compliance.
Furthermore, the Head, Corporate Affairs, Funmilola Oguntunbi, highlighted that KWIRS being the only ISO-certified State IRS in Nigeria, possesses strong ethical principles, excellent leadership, and nearly 10 years of quality service delivery. She outlined some key strategies of the Service to include Community Impact Programs (CIPs), technology-driven processes, and an active online presence on social media platforms which also provide feedback mechanisms for taxpayers.
In his response, Usman Shuaib appreciated the hospitality shown to his team and for shedding light on their concerns, adding that the visit was necessitated by the need to enhance voluntary tax compliance in Bauchi State. He also pledged BIRS’ commitment to continued inter-agency collaborations.
Signed
Funmilola Oguntunbi
Head, Corporate Affairs Department
31/07/2025