Kogi revenue service denies financial misconduct allegations

The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has strongly refuted claims of financial misconduct and administrative irregularities, labeling them as false and intended to damage the agency's reputation. Dr. Salihu Enehe, the Executive Chairman, addressed the allegations through Emmanuel Yusufu, the Director of Income Tax.

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The Executive Chairman is not directly involved in investigating erring staff, as such responsibilities are constitutionally assigned to the Directorate of Legal Services, which reviews cases of misconduct and makes recommendations to management.

Yusufu emphasized that KGIRS adheres to clearly defined rules and procedures governing staff conduct and administrative processes. He clarified that the Executive Chairman is not directly involved in investigating staff misconduct, as this responsibility lies with the Directorate of Legal Services. The agency maintains a zero-tolerance policy for indiscipline, and staff postings are conducted according to established policies, not individual discretion.

Regarding allegations of revenue diversion, the management denied that the Executive Chairman operates personal accounts for state funds. Yusufu explained that all revenue collections are deposited into government-approved accounts supervised by the State Accountant General's Office. The service uses multiple bank accounts solely for ease of revenue collection, with all funds remitted directly to the Kogi State Government, and the Executive Chairman is not a signatory to these accounts.

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All revenue collections are paid into government-approved accounts are supervised by the Office of the State Accountant General.

The agency also defended recent renovations and furniture procurement as necessary upgrades to maintain a conducive working environment after more than a decade of operation. KGIRS highlighted its performance, noting that monthly revenue generation has risen from just over ₦700 million in 2021 to more than ₦3.5 billion. The service condemned what it called a "campaign of cyber defamation" and warned that those spreading unverified allegations would face legal consequences, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and accountability.

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The Service maintains accounts across multiple banks strictly for ease of revenue collection, and all funds are remitted directly to the Kogi State Government. The Executive Chairman is not a signatory to any of these accounts.