The Kwara State Ministry of Finance has launched a capacity-building program to enhance the professional competence of public finance officers in tax administration, tax compliance, and public sector financial management under the 2025 Tax Reform Laws.
The programme, organised by the Office of the Accountant-General, and Ministry of Finance, aims to deepen participants’ understanding of the new tax framework and equip them with the technical knowledge and skills needed to implement it effectively.
Declaring the programme open, Hauwa Nuru PhD, the Commissioner for Finance, described the training as timely, noting that Nigeria’s tax and public financial management landscape is undergoing significant reforms.
A statement signed by Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed, Press Secretary of the Ministry quoted Nuru to have observed that the public sector operates in an increasingly complex financial environment characterised by rising public expectations, competing development priorities, evolving regulatory requirements and the need for prudent management of limited resources.
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She emphasised that effective tax administration, voluntary tax compliance and sound public financial management are essential to sustainable economic growth, efficient service delivery and good governance.
The Commissioner noted that the 2025 tax reform laws had introduced significant changes to Nigeria’s fiscal and revenue administration framework, with implications for government institutions, tax administrators, finance officers, accountants, auditors and other public sector professionals.
According to her, successful implementation of the reforms requires a knowledgeable, competent and professionally equipped workforce capable of understanding the provisions of the laws and applying them effectively.
She urged participants to take full advantage of the training, actively engage in the technical sessions, share professional experiences and benefit from the expertise of the resource persons.
“Let us approach this capacity-building programme with open minds and a strong commitment to continuous learning, professional excellence and improved service delivery,” she said.
Nuru expressed confidence that the knowledge and skills acquired would strengthen tax administration, improve compliance and promote transparency, accountability and efficiency in public financial management across Kwara State.
She commended the Office of the Accountant-General and the Ministry’s management for organising the programme, calling it a strategic investment in human capacity and institutional development.
Earlier, AbdulGaniyu Sani, the Kwara State Accountant-General, explained that the workshop was organised to strengthen the capacity of public finance personnel and prepare them for the effective implementation of the 2025 tax reforms.
He noted that the success of tax reforms depends not only on the quality of the legislation but also on the competence, integrity and preparedness of the professionals responsible for implementation.
The technical sessions cover an overview of the 2025 Nigerian Tax Reform Acts, their key provisions, implementation processes and implications for public sector finance and administration.
Other areas include Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax computation under the new tax laws, its principles and practical application, as well as the administration and understanding of Withholding Tax (WHT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Stamp Duty (SD) and Development Levy (DL) under the new framework.
The training brings together officials and professionals from the Ministry of Finance, the Office of the Accountant-General, relevant revenue authorities and other stakeholders, alongside experienced facilitators and resource persons in taxation and public financial management.
It is expected to enhance professional competence, improve understanding and application of the new tax laws, strengthen revenue administration and contribute to a more transparent, accountable and efficient public financial management system in Kwara State.
