The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has mandated the implementation of a Single Central Revenue Account (SCRA) for all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within the state.
The directive was issued during an interactive session held on Wednesday with the heads of MDAs at Africa House, Government House.
The Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, explained that the decision was prompted by the state’s reliance on predominantly manual revenue generation processes with minimal use of technology. Additionally, some MDAs have been operating revenue accounts outside of the approved Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) accounts.
READ ALSO: Gov. Yusuf submits N99bn budget plan to assembly
“This has led to challenges, including the operation of multiple expenditure accounts by various MDAs, which has hindered probity, accountability, and transparency,” Dawakin Tofa stated.
To address these issues and improve the state’s revenue profile, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf announced the appointment of a new management team for the Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS). He also approved the introduction of a Central Billing System (CBS) to standardize billing processes across all MDAs in the state.
The Governor has instructed the Accountant General to issue a circular requiring all MDAs to comply with the Kano State MDA Revenue Harmonization Law, 2016. The directive includes the closure of all existing bank accounts, whether for IGR or expenditure, belonging to any MDA within the state, with a 48-hour deadline.
All commercial banks and financial institutions have been ordered to transfer the account balances to the newly established IGR and expenditure accounts under the Office of the Accountant General of Kano State. Banks are also required to submit certificates of compliance with these directives to both the Accountant General and the Executive Chairman of KIRS.
Governor Yusuf reassured Kano State citizens, particularly taxpayers, that the administration will continue to invest tax revenue in projects aimed at positively impacting their lives and the state’s economy. He emphasized that starting from the first quarter of 2025, the government would prioritize investments in sectors such as Water and Sanitation, Health, Education, Urban Renewal, and Agricultural Development.
In addition, the Governor highlighted the establishment of a new Ministry of Power and Sustainable Energy, which will collaborate with power sector stakeholders to address the state’s power supply challenges.
