Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Outlaws Cash Revenue Collection, Sets ₦42 Billion IGR Target

The announcement came during a high-level town hall organized in Gusau by the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZSIRS), convened to enlighten key stakeholders on the implications of Nigeria’s Tax Reform Acts 2025 — a federal initiative designed to modernize tax administration and clarify fiscal roles across all tiers of government.

Addressing the gathering, Governor Lawal made clear that revenue mobilization is a shared responsibility across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). He warned firmly against revenue leakages, duplicated levies, and the unauthorized collection of funds outside approved channels.

Underpinning the directive is the newly re-enacted Zamfara State Consolidated Revenue Law, which consolidates both tax and non-tax revenue collection under a single, unified digital framework — giving the state revenue service broader legal authority to enforce compliance.