By Rabiu Sanusi
The Special Adviser to Chairman Kano Inaternally revanue Service Nafiu Shehu has highlighted that the Service is working to ease the tax burden on citizens while boosting state revenue.
Mr Nafiu Shehu explained that on Tuesday during a One Day GRM to KRIS staff and stakeholders at Mumbayya House.
He noted that by introducing a computerized tax system to eliminate issues of multiple taxation in Kano State.
Mr Shehu also acknowledged Tax Justice as a valuable partner and welcomed further collaboration with other stakeholders for the state’s development.
In his remark the Tax Justice Programme Officer in Kano Mr.Sadiq Muhammad Mustapha,said that the Aims of the training is to enhance the capacity of the State Internal Revenue Service’s for GRM and awareness officers to address tax grievances professionally.
Malam Sadiq Muhammad further said the initiative aligns with Tax Justice’s objective of improving gender responsiveness, accountability, transparency, and public engagement in tax processes.
He mainated that the aim is to equip officers with the skills necessary to raise citizens’ awareness of their tax rights, obligations, and available GRMs
The programme which Supported by Christian Aid (CAID), the training brought together officers from KIRS’ GRM Unit.
on her part the representative of Christian Mrs Aid, Mindat Swanta noted that one of (CAID’s) core missions is to eradicate poverty by advocating for justice, particularly in tax-related matters.
She also explained that the GRM System allows taxpayers to voice complaints and feedback, helping KIRS address grievances effectively.
”This, in turn, encourages taxpayers to contribute more, supporting.
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