Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has taken decisive action by immediately terminating the appointments of eight directors at the Kano Internal Revenue Service (KIRS). The decision was communicated through a circular dated January 18, signifying a significant move towards the current government’s objectives.
In the circular, signed by Hamisu Garko, the executive director Support Services, on behalf of the KIRS chairman, Sani Dambo, the affected directors were directed to hand over their duties to their deputies without delay.
The relieved directors and their respective departments are as follows:
– Muhammad Kabir Umar, director Assessment
– Kabiru Magaji, director Human Resource
– Ibrahim Sammani, director Government Business
– Aminu Umar Kawu, director Road and Other Taxes
– Muhd Auwal Abdullahi, director Tax Audit, Investigation & Debt Management
– Abubakar Garba Yusuf, director of ICT
– Hamisu Ado Magaji, director of PAYE
– Bashir Yusuf Madobi, director of Legal & Enforcement
The announcement did not delve into the specific reasons for their dismissal, but it echoes the governor’s unwavering commitment to driving the state’s revenue agency towards its intended goals.
This development is expected to trigger significant changes within the KIRS and potentially set a new tone for the agency’s operations. The abrupt nature of the dismissals underscores the governor’s determination to instigate swift reform within the revenue collection framework.
As the ramifications of this decision unfold, it remains to be seen how the KIRS will navigate the vacuum left by the departed directors and adapt to the new directives under the governor’s leadership.
