Sokoto State Government yesterday held a sensitisation programme for stakeholders, including religious leaders (Ulamas) on the need to admit the economic reality of the moment and look inward towards boosting internally generated revenue (IGR)
The programme tagged, Sokoto State Internal Revenue Service Law 2019, according to governor Aminu Wasiri Tambuwal, was aimed at creating awareness on why all hands must be on deck to help prevent leakages, boost revenue and encourage patriotism in tax payment among others.
Governor Tambuwal admonished government officials to see the need for the new revenue reformed law, uphold public trust and ensure good governance.
According to the governor, the State Internal Revenue Law 2019 designed to enhance the agency’s services is designed to come into effect from 15th May 2020.
While decrying that, the state government gets N4.2 billion from the federation account and pays about N3 billion workers salary every month, governor Tambuwal said higher IGR will reduce dependence on allocation from FAAC.
