The Plateau Internal Revenue Service has announced that it generated more than N3.3 billion in Internally Generated Revenue in January 2025.
Chairman of the agency, Dr. Jim Wayas, disclosed this in an interview on Monday, describing the achievement as a significant step toward meeting the state’s annual revenue target of N52 billion.
“We started 2025 on a strong footing; in January alone, we generated slightly above N3.3 billion,” Wayas said.
“This is a significant improvement compared to January 2024, when we generated only N1.6 billion. So, it means we are making progress toward achieving our goal for the year.”
Despite economic challenges, PIRS has implemented strategies to enhance revenue collection while ensuring businesses are not overburdened, he noted.
“We understand that the economic climate is tough, and people are struggling. Business activities are not as vibrant as they should be. However, our approach is not to stifle businesses in the name of taxation,” Wayas explained.
He emphasized that the revenue service is mindful of small-scale businesses and is not forcing them to pay taxes at all costs.
“For nano businesses, we are not insisting on immediate payments because we recognize their struggles. As I always say, we are not taxing the seed—the capital—but the income generated from it,” he added.
Wayas urged residents to fulfill their tax obligations, stating that government efforts to bridge the infrastructure gap depend on steady revenue inflow.
“Our goal is to ensure that the people of Plateau State enjoy improved services, and tax compliance plays a crucial role in achieving this,” he said.
