Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has directed the establishment of a Single Central Revenue Account (SCRA) for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in the state. The directive was announced during a meeting with MDA heads at Africa House, Government House.
In a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the Governor stated: “The decision became necessary due to the predominantly manual revenue generation processes in the state, with limited use of technology.”
He further noted, “Furthermore, some MDAs have been operating revenue accounts outside of the designated Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) accounts. In addition to these challenges, the state has also been grappling with the issue of multiple expenditure accounts maintained by various MDAs, which has significantly hampered probity, accountability, and transparency.”
Governor Yusuf explained that “part of the measures to address these challenges and enhance the state’s revenue profile includes the appointment of a new management team for the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS).”
The Governor has also approved the implementation of a Central Billing System (CBS) to “strengthen and standardise billing processes across all MDAs in the state.”
He directed the Accountant General “to urgently issue a circular mandating all MDAs to comply with the provisions of the Kano State MDA Revenue Harmonisation Law, 2016.” The Accountant General is also tasked with instructing commercial banks and financial institutions to close all MDA accounts within 48 hours, transferring balances to the newly designated accounts.
The Governor reassured citizens that the administration will continue to invest tax revenue in projects that positively impact lives and the state’s economy. He highlighted that starting from 2025, the government would focus investments in Water and Sanitation, Health, Education, Urban Renewal, and Agricultural Development.
Governor Yusuf also announced the establishment of a new Ministry of Power and Sustainable Energy to collaborate with stakeholders in addressing Kano’s power supply challenges.
