Revenue board hails Jigawa on passage of tax bill

The Joint Revenue Board has hailed Jigawa State on the passage of the Harmonised Taxes and Levies Bill by the Jigawa State House of Assembly, describing it as a major milestone in the state’s efforts to modernise its revenue administration system. Jigawa joined other states like Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa and Kwara States that have taken […]

The Joint Revenue Board has hailed Jigawa State on the passage of the Harmonised Taxes and Levies Bill by the Jigawa State House of Assembly, describing it as a major milestone in the state’s efforts to modernise its revenue administration system.

Jigawa joined other states like Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa and Kwara States that have taken concrete steps to domesticate the reforms and strengthen their revenue frameworks.

A statement by the board noted that the legislation, which is expected to be signed into law by the Governor, is aimed at streamlining tax processes and eliminating multiple taxation across the state.

“The law also seeks to outlaw the use of roadblocks for the collection of taxes, levies, and charges, while promoting the deployment of technology to enhance transparency, improve efficiency, and plug revenue leakages,” the post read.

According to the board, the harmonised tax framework will provide clarity on tax obligations for individuals and businesses, improve voluntary compliance, and create a more predictable and investor-friendly business environment.

“These reforms are expected to contribute significantly to Jigawa State’s economic growth and sustainable development,” the post added.

The board emphasised that the reform aligns with the national tax reform programme of the Federal Government under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, underscoring Jigawa State’s commitment to transparency, efficiency, and good governance in revenue administration.

The JRB noted that the harmonised framework is expected to improve taxpayer’s compliance, boost investor confidence and support Jigawa State’s economic development.

It also commended the collaborative efforts of the state government, the legislature and the Jigawa State Internal Revenue Service in advancing the reform, noting that it aligns with the Tinubu administration’s national tax reform programme and underscores the state’s commitment to transparency and good governance.

It would be recalled that in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, on December 31, 2025, signed into law the Plateau State Harmonised Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Law.

Nasarawa State has also taken decisive steps to modernise its fiscal system. Governor Abdullahi A. Sule signed into law the Nasarawa State Revenue Administration Law 2025 alongside the Harmonised Taxes and Levies Law 2025.

Similarly, Kogi State joined the reform push on January 1, 2026, when Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo assented to the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (Establishment) Law 2025 and the Kogi State Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Law 2025 while Kwara State has similarly joined by domesticating the laws.