The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service has dismissed allegations of financial misconduct and administrative irregularities within the agency, describing them as false, misleading and aimed at tarnishing its leadership.
The Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Dr Salihu Enehe, made the clarification through the Director of Income Tax, Emmanuel Yusufu, who addressed journalists on behalf of the management.
Yusufu said the service operates under clearly defined rules and procedures guiding staff conduct and administrative processes.
He noted that “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.”
He stressed that the service maintains zero tolerance for indiscipline, adding that staff postings and redeployments are routine administrative measures carried out in line with established policies rather than at the discretion of any individual.
On staff development, Yusufu said the agency remained committed to continuous training and capacity building, describing training as a critical component of institutional growth.
According to him, several staff members are currently undergoing various professional development programmes.
Reacting to allegations of revenue diversion, the management denied claims that the Executive Chairman operates personal accounts for state funds.
Yusufu clarified that “all revenue collections are paid into government-approved accounts are supervised by the Office of the State Accountant General.”
“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,” he stated.
He also defended recent office renovations and the procurement of furniture, noting that the agency had operated for more than a decade and periodically upgraded its facilities to maintain a conducive working environment.
The service condemned what it described as a campaign of cyber defamation, warning that those responsible for spreading unverified allegations would be held accountable under the law.
Highlighting its performance, KGIRS disclosed that monthly revenue generation had increased from just over ₦700 million in 2021 to more than ₦3.5 billion under the current administration.
The agency reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, accountability and improved revenue generation, insisting it would not be distracted from its statutory responsibilities by what it described as baseless allegations.