Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has mandated the immediate closure of all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDA) accounts due to issues of transparency and corruption.
This directive, announced during an interactive session on Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) at the Government House, addresses concerns over the manual management of MDA accounts which has reportedly led to increased expenditures and corruption.
Governor Yusuf expressed frustration at Kano State’s low revenue generation compared to other states, noting that while Kaduna State generates 10 billion naira, Kano’s revenue stands at only 1.6 billion naira.
He stressed the inadequacy of relying solely on federal allocations for salaries, development projects, and infrastructure, highlighting the urgent need for alternative revenue sources.
Muhiyi Magaji, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission, supported the Governor’s actions, condemning corruption as detrimental to the state and commending the Governor for empowering the IGR management team to enforce regulations.
The Governor has instructed all MDAs to adhere to the Revenue Harmonization Law Act 2024 and warned that commissioners, permanent secretaries, and the Head of Service will be held accountable for non-compliance.
He emphasized the necessity of decisive measures to fulfill campaign promises, enhance revenue generation, and adopt central billing systems.
Dr. Zaid Abubakar, Chairman of the IGR Committee, has been assigned the task of spearheading efforts to improve revenue generation.
The Governor’s measures aim to ensure greater transparency, accountability, and revenue growth to better support development projects and the well-being of Kano State’s residents.
