KW-IRS HOLDS HALF YEAR STRATEGIC RETREAT, REVIEWS 2024 REVENUE TARGETS AMID UPCOMING TAX REFORMS

The Management of Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) has concluded a three-day strategic session to review the Service performance so far and outline strategies to enhance internally generated revenue as the year draws to a close. The session, which held from 10th to 12th September, 2024 at the KW-IRS Corporate Head Office in Ilorin, brought together members of the top management team, Heads of Departments, and selected staff.

In her opening remarks, the Executive Chairman, KW-IRS, Shade Omoniyi, commended staff for their dedication, and encouraged the team to stay focused and committed to meeting the year’s revenue targets. She also highlighted the impending tax reforms currently been proposed by the Taiwo Oyedele-led Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, urging staff to be prepared for a major shift in tax administration.

The retreat featured presentations by various Departments, assessments and performance evaluations, and areas for improvement. The strategies outlined include fostering interdepartmental collaboration, enhanced customer service, reclassification of taxpayers, increased data gathering, elimination of revenue leakages through full automation of all revenue processes and  continuous synergy with other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the State.

In attendance at the retreat were the Director, Legal and Compliance, Shehu Abdullahi; Director, Income Tax, Mohammed Shehu; and Director, MDAs, Omotayo Ayinla.

The Head, Corporate Planning Department, Mohammed Audu who organized the retreat, appreciated everyone for their invaluable contributions, adding that each department should work on the identified areas of improvement for the continued success of KW-IRS.

Signed
Corporate Affairs Department, KW-IRS
12/09/2024