The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KDIRS) has instructed Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to process all outstanding liabilities owed by the Kaduna Electric Distribution Company. This move follows the recent disconnection of the Kaduna State Government House by Kaduna Electric over an alleged N2.9 billion debt.
According to the Executive Chairman of KDIRS, Jerry Adams, the agency has invoked relevant tax laws to collect and enforce taxes, levies, fees, and rates due to all MDAs and local governments in the state. The sealing of the KAEDCO head office was due to a N600 million tax liability, and other levies, fines, and rates owed by the company remain unresolved.
KDIRS has directed several state MDAs to submit their outstanding liabilities for enforcement, including KADGIS, KADSWAC, Kaduna State Water Regulatory Commission, and KEPA. Adams emphasized that the agency is committed to equitable taxation and will target tax-evasive and non-compliant organizations and high-net-worth individuals.
The agency is open to dialogue with KAEDCO and all relevant stakeholders to resolve issues amicably. This development highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing investment incentives with strict enforcement of tax compliance in Kaduna.