The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has rejected allegations of financial misconduct and administrative irregularities within the agency, describing the claims as false, misleading, and intended to damage the reputation of its leadership.
Recalled that an online news alleged that current Chairman of Kogi Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe, assumed office in 2023, had victimized some staff of the service and sacked them unjustly over trivial offences.
It also alleged that the Chairman sacked more than 15 staff of the service for pardonable offences.
However in a swift reaction on Tuesday, the Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Dr. Salihu Sule Enehe, made clarification through the Director of Income Tax, Mr. Emmanuel Yusufu, who addressed journalists on behalf of the agency’s management.
He explained that the Service operates under established rules and procedures that guide staff conduct and administrative processes.
He noted that investigations into staff misconduct are not handled directly by the Executive Chairman but are the responsibility of the Directorate of Legal Services, which reviews disciplinary cases and submits recommendations to management.
He stressed that the agency maintains a zero-tolerance stance on indiscipline, adding that staff postings and redeployments are routine administrative actions carried out in accordance with official policies rather than individual preferences.
The Service also reaffirmed its commitment to staff development through continuous training and capacity-building initiatives. According to Yusufu, several employees are currently participating in professional development programmes aimed at strengthening institutional performance.
Responding to allegations of revenue diversion, KGIRS categorically denied claims that the Executive Chairman operates personal accounts for government funds. Yusufu clarified that all revenue collections are paid into government-approved accounts 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 renovation projects and furniture procurement, explaining that the agency periodically upgrades its facilities to maintain a conducive working environment after more than a decade of operation.
KGIRS further condemned what it described as a campaign of cyber defamation and warned that individuals spreading unverified allegations would face legal consequences.
Highlighting the agency’s achievements, the management disclosed that monthly revenue generation has grown significantly under the current administration, rising from just over ₦700 million in 2021 to more than ₦3.5 billion.
The Service reiterated its commitment to transparency, accountability, and improved revenue generation, insisting that it would remain focused on its statutory responsibilities despite what it termed unfounded accusations.
