Mohammed Umaru Bago, the Niger State Governor, has terminated the appointments of all Consultants, Service Providers and Contractors in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) enforcement and collection currently engaged by the Niger State Internal Revenue Service and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the State.
In a statement issued by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), said that the Governor ordered the termination with immediate effect, adding that the Government’s decision to terminate their services is aimed at enhancing the efficiency and transparency of revenue collection processes within the state.
Alhaji Usman also explained that the decision is part of the broader efforts by the current administration in ensuring an organized and accountable revenue generation system, saying this would foster sustainable economic growth in the State.
The statement also requested those affected by the termination to return all Government properties including official vehicles and other relevant documents in their possession to the Permanent Secretary or the most senior Director in their respective organizations.