The government of Kebbi State is actively engaged in efforts to boost its financial resources derived from taxes and fees collected within the state, known as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).Â
The focus is on finding ways to gather more money from these sources to support various projects and services for the people of Kebbi State.
This endeavor is part of the government’s commitment to enhancing its financial capabilities for the overall development and welfare of its residents.
They’ve created a new ministry of digital economy to handle this, and their big plan is to make everything digital in both the public and private sectors.
The person in charge of the digital economy, Commissioner Hon Ibrahim M. Mohammed Diri, talked about this plan in an interview.
He explained that they’ve made a detailed plan, like a big guide, for the governor to look at and hopefully agree to. If the governor agrees, they’ll start the digital program right away.
They want to start by making things digital in places like hospitals and schools, as well as in areas like farming and businesses.
The commissioner mentioned that once everything is digital, places like hospitals won’t use old-fashioned methods for things like payments anymore.
Over 500 small and medium-sized businesses have joined hands with the ministry, expressing their interest in participating in the digital program.
The commissioner urged various branches of the government to extend their support and collaborate effectively to ensure the success of this initiative.
This collaboration is crucial to achieving the goals set out in the digital program, enhancing the overall development and efficiency of the state’s economic activities.
The commissioner believes that through unified efforts, they can pave the way for a successful implementation of the digital transformation plan.
