Governor Dauda Lawal, has ordered the immediate abolition of cash collection of government revenue in Zamfara State, directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to adopt approved digital payment channels to enhance transparency and block leakages.
The directive was announced during a town hall meeting on the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts 2025, organized by the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service in Gusau.
According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the event, themed “Diversifying Revenue Streams Under a New Tax Regime: Exploring Non-Tax Revenue Opportunities in Zamfara State,” brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on the implementation of the new tax framework.
Governor Lawal said the move to end cash collections is part of broader reforms aimed at strengthening digital systems, harmonizing revenue databases across MDAs, enabling real-time monitoring, and improving inter-agency verification processes.
He explained that the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts 2025 have restructured tax administration nationwide by clarifying responsibilities and standardizing procedures across federal, state and local governments.
“In Zamfara State, the signing of the Repeal and Re-enactment of the Zamfara State Consolidated Revenue Law has strengthened the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service with clear powers for assessment, collection and accounting of revenues,” Lawal said. “It harmonizes tax and non-tax revenues and establishes a legal framework for effective tax administration.”
The governor emphasized that revenue generation is a collective responsibility of government institutions and not the sole duty of a single agency. He warned that leakages, duplication and informal collections would no longer be tolerated under his administration.
“All revenue-generating MDAs must ensure transparency, accuracy and prompt remittance through approved channels,” he said, adding that agencies must review their existing laws, collection tools and procedures to eliminate overlaps and ambiguities.
Lawal noted that while Zamfara’s 2025 Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) figures show progress, the state must strengthen its systems to meet its ₦38–₦42 billion revenue target. He described the target as achievable through expanded compliance and ongoing reforms.
The sensitization forum, according to the government, was designed to foster structured dialogue and coordinated action as Zamfara prepares to fully implement the new tax regime.