By Chizoba Okeke
The Chairman of the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), Mr. Nnaemeka Okonkwo says the agency is targeting N75 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), up from N47 billion realised in 2025, through tax expansion, improved electronic payment systems and blocking revenue leakages.
Mr. Okonkwo disclosed this on July 30 while appearing before the Public Accounts Committee of the Anambra State House of Assembly during the verification of the state’s 2025 audited government accounts. He said the agency would achieve the target by broadening the tax net, enhancing electronic tax payment platforms and eliminating leakages in both the formal and informal sectors.
The Committee, Chaired by Hon Noble Igwe, said the verification exercise was part of its constitutional responsibility to ensure transparency, accountability and prudent management of public funds.
Hon Igwe, who represents Ogbaru I Constituency, assured ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) appearing before the committee that the exercise was not intended to witch-hunt anyone.
According to him, the objective is to verify and evaluate the financial records of government institutions while working collaboratively to promote the state’s development. “We are not here to witch-hunt anybody. We are here to work together for the progress of Anambra State by ensuring transparency and accountability in the management of public funds,” he said.
The committee subsequently cleared the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service as well as the Ministries of Power and Housing after reviewing their financial records.
Responding, the AIRS Chairman commended the committee for its diligence and commitment in carrying out its oversight responsibilities.
He reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to strengthening revenue generation through reforms aimed at expanding the tax base, improving compliance and leveraging technology to enhance tax collection across the State.
Chizoba Okeke is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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