The Kogi State Government has taken significant strides in enhancing revenue collection and healthcare services, marking a new era of sustainable development and improved public welfare.
At the unveiling of the Land Use Charge Law 2024, Alhaji Salihu Enehe, Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS), emphasized the transformative potential of the new tax reforms. “Taxation is more than a levy—it is an investment in the state’s future,” Enehe declared.
He highlighted that the reforms aim to streamline revenue collection, promote transparency, and ensure equitable contributions from all stakeholders.
“Today marks a pivotal step in strengthening our revenue base for infrastructure development. The Land Use Charge is not just a levy; it is an investment in better infrastructure, improved public services, and a greater future for all Kogi residents,” Enehe added.
In parallel, the state government has launched a major healthcare initiative, commissioning a 60KVA solar-powered cold room and distributing Solar Direct Drive refrigerators and cooking utensils to primary healthcare centers across the state. Dr. Adeiza Abdullazeez, Commissioner for Health, described the move as a “significant leap forward” in improving immunization coverage and maternal-child nutrition.
Dr. Musa Mu’azu, Executive Director of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, noted that 246 SDD refrigerators have already been installed, with an additional 20 units deployed to strengthen vaccine storage capacity.
“These utensils will aid food demonstrations during antenatal care services, which are crucial in promoting maternal, infant, and young child nutrition,” Mu’azu explained.
Olumide Adeyeye, Vaccine Security and Logistics Consultant for UNICEF, praised the state’s efforts, stating, “Kogi has made history by installing a 60KVA solar inverter at its cold store, a pioneering achievement in Nigeria. UNICEF is proud to support this initiative.”