Hammed Shittu in Ilorin
Kwara state governor, Alhaji Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has mentioned
that, cost of taxes by the residents of the state stays a serious collective dedication in direction of the infrastructural and sustainable improvement of the state.
Towards this finish, the governor referred to as for tax schooling amongst residents and faculties in bid to strengthen income era, promote equity, and enhance compliance.
AbdulRazaq acknowledged this in Ilorin through the 2026 grand finale of the state Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) tax membership quiz competitors in Ilorin.
The governor who was represented on the occasion by the state commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, the governor mentioned that introduction of scholars to fundamentals of taxation at an early stage by the KWIRS is a commendable funding in the way forward for our state.
He additionally mentioned that the transfer would assist to nurture a era that appreciates the connection between tax income, public expenditure, accountability, and improvement.
The governor mentioned that his administration stays dedicated to constructing a Kwara State the place alternatives for studying, innovation, and private improvement are accessible to younger individuals.
“We recognise that education and human capital development are critical pillars of sustainable growth, and we will continue to support initiatives that equip our students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to succeed in an increasingly competitive world”.
Meanwhile, Government Secondary School, Lafiagi, has once more emerged the general winner for the KWIRS annual tax quiz competitors with N2.5million grand prize.
This is the second time the college can be rising as the general winner because it did within the 12 months 2025 tax quiz competitors.
