Zamfara Moves to End Cash Revenue Collection, Targets ₦42bn in 2025 IGR
Governor Dauda Lawal has directed the immediate termination of cash based revenue collection across Zamfara State, in a sweeping reform aimed at blocking leakages and strengthening transparency in public finance management.
The announcement was made at a stakeholders town hall meeting in Gusau organized by the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service.
The session focused on the implementation of the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts 2025 and their impact on tax administration at the federal, state and local government levels.
Lawal emphasized that revenue generation is the responsibility of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, warning that practices such as unauthorized collections, duplicated charges and diversion of funds would no longer be tolerated.
According to the Governor, the state is transitioning to a fully digital revenue framework where all payments must pass through approved electronic channels to ensure proper tracking and accountability.
The reform is reinforced by the re enacted Zamfara State Consolidated Revenue Law, which centralizes the authority of the state revenue service and harmonizes the collection of tax and non tax revenues under a single digital structure.
As part of the overhaul, the state has set an Internally Generated Revenue target of between ₦38 billion and ₦42 billion for the 2025 fiscal year.
Government officials expressed confidence that the goal can be achieved through broader tax coverage, improved compliance and tighter monitoring systems.
The meeting concluded with recognition awards presented to MDAs and individuals noted for outstanding performance in revenue remittance, underscoring the administration’s commitment to accountability and improved fiscal governance.
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