The Management of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) held a strategic retreat on Monday 20th October 2025 at the Innovation Hub, G.R.A, Ilorin, to review its 2025 performance, outline strategies to meet its revenue target for the year and also proffer constructive ideas to improve level of preparedness towards implementation of the new tax reforms scheduled to take effect on 1st January 2026.
The retreat brought together the Top Management team, Heads of Departments, and selected staff of the Service for strategic and thought-provoking deliberations aimed at reshaping revenue administration and as an anticipatory effort towards the execution of the new tax laws.
In her opening remarks, the Executive Chairman, KW-IRS, Shade Omoniyi, stated that the retreat was to look at the current performance of the Service, identify various implementation frameworks as it concerns the new tax laws, and classify new and existing laws and policies that require repeal or modification. She further emphasized that the National Identification Number (NIN) and other approved means of identification have become major prerequisites for all tax-related transactions with the Service, as outlined in the new tax reforms aimed at expanding the tax net.
Omoniyi implored staff and the general public to stay informed on issues concerning the tax reforms and seek clarifications where needed as the commencement stage draws closer. She noted that the interactive retreat session is timely and marks a significant step towards a more efficient tax administration in the State and Nigeria as a whole.
Anchored by the Head, Corporate Planning, Muhammed Audu, the retreat featured a presentation by Habibah Aiyelabegan, Coordinator of the five-man Committee constituted by KW-IRS on the implementation of the new tax reforms, tagged “Implementation of the New Tax Reform Regime”. Her session highlighted key challenges identified during the recently completed interactive sessions with departments in the Service; proposed legal and regulatory amendments; identification of bottlenecks and solutions; opportunities within the new tax laws; required structural modifications; publicity and advocacy; and periodic and strategic stakeholder engagements.
The retreat also featured presentations by selected KW-IRS Heads of Departments, who took turns to reel out their performance status, strategies for improved revenue collection for the remainder of the year, and their respective blueprints for the successful implementation of the new tax reforms.
Giving the closing remarks, the Executive Chairman expressed her profound appreciation to all participants for their valuable contributions and encouraged Heads of Departments to ensure effective collaboration and communication with their teams.
The retreat had in attendance KW-IRS Directors, Heads of Departments, and selected staff of KW-IRS.
Signed
Funmilola Oguntunbi
Head, Corporate Affairs Department, KW-IRS
21/10/2025
