REPORTER: UCHE NDEK
The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) has set a target of generating ₦75 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), up from the ₦47 billion realised in 2025, through tax expansion, enhanced electronic payment systems and measures to curb revenue leakages.
The Chairman of AIRS, Mr. Nnaemeka Okonkwo, disclosed this while appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of the Anambra State House of Assembly during the verification of the state’s audited government accounts for the financial year ended December 31, 2025.
Mr Okonkwo said the agency would achieve the new revenue target by broadening the tax net, enhancing compliance, strengthening electronic tax payment platforms and blocking leakages across both the formal and informal sectors of the economy.
He said AIRS was committed to reforms aimed at improving tax administration, increasing revenue efficiency and supporting government development initiatives through a more sustainable internally generated revenue system.
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Mr Noble Igwe, said the verification exercise was part of the committee’s constitutional responsibility to promote transparency, accountability and prudent management of public funds across government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs).
Mr Igwe who represents Ogbaru Constituency One, said the exercise was not intended to witch-hunt any official or institution but to verify financial records and encourage responsible management of public resources.
He added that the committee’s objective was to work collaboratively with government agencies to strengthen accountability and contribute to the overall development of the state.
