By Umar Faruk
Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, December 10, 2025(Series News Online) – The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Kebbi State Directorate, has reiterated its commitment to a comprehensive public enlightenment and mobilization campaign for residents on the new national tax laws taking effect from January 2026.
The State Director, Muhammed Nasir Karofi, disclosed that the NOA National Headquarters has already concluded engagements with the Chairman of the Tax Reform Committee, acquiring all vital information needed for a detailed and factual public education drive.
"NOA Kebbi has conducted several public enlightenment programmes engaging diverse segments of the society during the legislative process of the tax reform. We are going to extensively enlighten the citizens and adequately mobilize them towards this patriotic duty," stated Director Karofi.
He urged citizens to approach the reforms with a sense of patriotism and positivity, emphasizing that compliance with tax laws is a civic responsibility essential for national and state development.
"The fundamental essence of government remains to make life easier and better for the citizens," Karofi said.
In a related development, the Director commended the Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, and the Chairman of the State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Alhaji Faruku Musa Yaro Enabo, for securing a N10 Billion Naira loan to pay for Hajj seats from the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON).
"The Governor and the State Commission Chairman should be commended for this promptness to help the intending pilgrims meet the strict deadline of the National Hajj Commission. This intervention is a clear demonstration that the government is responsive to the welfare and spiritual aspirations of its people," Karofi added.
The Kebbi NOA is poised to use all its communication channels to ensure all residents are well-informed about the new tax regime and to promote positive civic engagement with government policies and initiatives.
Series News Online reports, that National Orientation Agency, Kebbi State Directorate, said, "We are committed to ensuring that our citizens are well-informed and engaged in the development of our state."