2023: Abba Gida Gida to abolish use of consultants for revenue generation in Kano

By Baba Aminu

The candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for Kano state 2023 Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf popularly known as Abba Gida has promised to terminate the contracts of consultants working with the state internal revenue agency if elected the next governor of the state.

Abba Gida Gida said this while reacting to questions during an interactive session for governorship candidates organized by Kano Civil Society Forum, on Tuesday.

He alleged that the current consultants engaged by Abdullahi Ganduje’s administration are faceless and are used by the governor to divert public resources into private pockets. According to him, over 40 per cent of the revenue generated are given to the so called consultants.

“It is unfortunate that despite having allegedly over 20 of them (tax consultants), Kano is witnessing extremely low revenue, much lower than Kaduna and Sokoto.”

The NNPP governorship candidate stated that he would strengthen the functionality of Kano State Internal Revenue Services (KIRS) through review of relevant tax legislations to meet the global standards.

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“Take it from me, we would Insha Allah encourage the revenue collectors to effectively harness taxes, we would provide them with bonuses, other incentives and all necessary tools to function effectively”

He said all payments must be through digital platforms and channel to a single treasury account to block leakages and ensure judicious utilisation of public funds.

Six candidates from NNPP, PRP, ADP, ADC, LP and SDP participated at the interactive session but the candidate of the ruling APC and current deputy governor Nasiru Gawuna and that of PDP Sadiq Aminu Wali were not in attendance.