Kwara State has recorded a 36% year-on-year increase in its internally generated revenue (IGR) between 2023 and 2024, positioning it as the fifth least dependent state on federal allocation in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), Mrs. Shade Omoniyi, during a state-wide quiz competition for secondary schools.
Omoniyi attributed the impressive growth to the agency’s focus on fairness, transparency, and efficiency, which she said have fostered greater public trust and tax compliance. She commended the governor’s efforts in nurturing “a generation of disciplined, tax-conscious, and multi-talented youths ready to conquer the world.”
Highlighting the importance of the competition, Head of Corporate Affairs, Funmilola Oguntunbi, explained that it was designed to instill tax education and civic responsibility in young students. She noted that the initiative continues to build a culture of voluntary tax compliance among the state’s future leaders.
At the event, Shepherd School, Lafiagi emerged as the winner, securing ₦2.5 million, while Government Secondary School, Lafiagi, and St. Anthony’s Secondary School, Ilorin, came second and third, winning ₦1.5 million and ₦1 million respectively. The competition featured 99 schools across Kwara State, reflecting a strong commitment to educational development and fiscal responsibility.
