By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has rejected allegations of financial misconduct and administrative irregularities within the agency, describing the claims as false and misleading.The agency’s position was conveyed by the Director of Income Tax, Emmanuel Yusufu, who addressed journalists on behalf of the Executive Chairman, Dr. Salihu Sule Enehe, and the management of the service.
Yusufu said KGIRS operates under established regulations governing staff conduct and administrative procedures. According to him, investigations involving staff misconduct are handled by the Directorate of Legal Services, which reviews cases and makes recommendations to management.He added that staff postings and redeployments are routine administrative measures carried out in line with existing policies and procedures.
Responding to allegations of revenue diversion, Yusufu said all revenue collections are paid into government-approved accounts overseen by the Office of the State Accountant General. He also stated that the Executive Chairman is not a signatory to the agency’s revenue accounts.“The Service maintains accounts across multiple banks solely for revenue collection purposes, and all funds are remitted directly to the Kogi State Government,” he said.The agency also defended recent office renovation and furniture procurement projects, describing them as part of periodic efforts to improve the working environment. KGIRS further stated that staff training and professional development remain priorities for the organisation.
According to the agency, monthly revenue generation has increased from over ₦700 million in 2021 to more than ₦3.5 billion under the current administration.The Service reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and improved revenue generation, while warning against the spread of unverified allegations.
