From Sola Ojo, Abuja
Out of the ₦112 billion internally generated revenue (IGR) target this year, revenue-generating agencies of the Kaduna State Government have generated about ₦19.5 billion in the first quarter.
The figures were released during the state’s quarterly revenue performance review meeting, which featured key presentations from major revenue-generating agencies, including Kaduna State Geographic Information Services (KADGIS) and Kaduna State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KASUPDA).
Commissioner for Planning and Budget Commission, Mukhtar Ahmed Monrovia, who chaired this meeting in his office in Kaduna on Wednesday, expressed optimism that the State would meet the set target before the end of the year.
“Out of the ₦112 billion expected revenue this year, they have generated about ₦19.5 billion in the first quarter.
“Our expectation is for them to meet 100%. So we are here to ask the necessary questions on likely challenges that may hinder them, so we can jointly chat the way forward”, he stated.
He confirmed that while persistent issues like manpower shortages and infrastructure gaps remain, there have been signs of progress.
Director General of KASUPDA, Dr. Abdurrahman Yahya, led the charge, saying his agency has recorded over 36% of its ₦4.3 billion annual revenue goal in the first quarter alone, an increase of over ₦125 million compared to Q1 2024.
“This is a strong indicator that the system under our Governor, Malam Uba Sani, is working effectively and will continue to work for the betterment of the state”, he said.
Dr. Abdurrahman acknowledged that while KASUPDA has not fully met its quarterly target, the agency remains optimistic about the remainder of the year.
“We are confident that with the enforcement measures already in place, we will reach at least 60–65% of the annual target by the next quarter”, he said.
He also outlined challenges affecting the agency’s performance, including inadequate operational vehicles, limited office space, and unreliable power supply.
“These issues are being addressed and we expect a positive impact on revenue as a result”, he added.
Adding his voice, Accountant General Bashir Suleiman Zuntu emphasised the state’s positive financial trajectory.
“We are performing better than we did during the same period last year. We’re in good shape, and the outlook is positive”, he noted.
Zuntu pointed to encouraging updates from KADGIS and KASUPDA, both of which he said are on track to meet their full-year projections.
“Based on their presentations, they’re already close to achieving 90% of their Q1 targets.
“I am confident we will meet our annual revenue target by the end of 2025”, he stated.
He also reaffirmed the need for institutional support, calling for increased overhead funding and logistics.
“The Commissioner has asked them to formally write to the Governor, and we are optimistic that these requests will be approved,” he added.
With this development, Kaduna State appears well-positioned to meet its IGR goals for 2025, which will help the state meet its commitment to financial resilience and infrastructure development.
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