By Kazeem Ayodeji
Ekiti State has taken a historic lead by becoming the first state in Nigeria to domesticate the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, following the signing into law of the Ekiti State Revenue Administration Law, 2025 by Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
The governor signed the landmark revenue law alongside the Ekiti State 2026 Budget, valued at over ₦415 billion, during a brief ceremony at the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti.
Governor Oyebanji said the new law reflects his administration’s strong commitment to transparency, modern governance, and sustainable economic growth.
He stressed that Ekiti has fully aligned its revenue framework with ongoing national tax reforms.
The governor announced that the state would adopt a comprehensive electronic payment, billing, and receipting system, noting that the move would eliminate revenue leakages and ensure that all tax payments go directly into government accounts.
He explained that the law would put an end to double taxation, protect taxpayers, improve the ease of doing business, and strengthen local governments.
The law also designates the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service as the sole agency responsible for revenue collection in the state.
Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board, Mr Segun Adesokan, applauded Ekiti State for setting the pace and expressed optimism that other states would follow suit by domesticating the Nigeria Tax Administration Act.
Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle
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