National tax revenue has risen to N21.6trn —Uba Sani

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has disclosed that national tax revenue has so far risen to N21.6 trillion since President Bola Tinubu introduced tax reforms in 2026.

The Governor made this known at the 160th edition of the Joint Revenue Board meeting, which was held in Kaduna on Wednesday, with the theme, ‘’One Year of Tax Reform: Assessing Progress and Addressing Challenges.’’

According to him, the nation’s revenue was approximately N10.1 trillion in 2023, N21.6 trillion in 2024 and about N36.8 trillion in 2025.

‘’In the first half of 2026 alone, revenue reached approximately N21.6 trillion, representing a 49 percent increase over the corresponding period of the previous year,’’ he pointed out.

The Governor commended President Tinubu for taking what he described as ‘’the bold and politically demanding decision to fundamentally reform Nigeria’s tax architecture through landmark legislation, including the Act that transformed the former Joint Tax Board into the Joint Revenue Board.’’

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‘’That decision reflected a profound understanding: that a modern economy cannot be sustained by an outdated, fragmented or overly complex revenue system.

‘’Nigeria requires a tax architecture that is coherent, predictable, efficient and capable of supporting national development without unnecessarily constraining enterprise and investment,’’ he argued.

The Governor paid tribute to the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Mr Zach Adedeji, for his exceptional leadership and statesmanship in advancing Nigeria’s tax reform agenda.

‘’His contribution has been distinguished not merely by technical competence, but by a clear appreciation of the larger purpose of tax reform: to strengthen revenue mobilisation…