Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has ordered all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately discontinue the collection of government revenues in cash, as part of measures aimed at improving transparency and eliminating financial leakages.

The directive, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, forms part of ongoing reforms to strengthen digital revenue systems, harmonise databases across MDAs and enable real-time monitoring of government earnings.

The governor announced the policy during a town hall sensitisation programme on the Nigeria Tax Acts 2025 organised by the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service in Gusau.

Lawal said the new tax reforms have reshaped tax administration nationwide by clarifying responsibilities, standardising procedures and promoting collaboration among the federal, state and local governments.

He explained that the recent repeal and re-enactment of the Zamfara State Consolidated Revenue Law has further empowered the State Internal Revenue Service with full authority over assessment, collection and accounting of government revenues.

According to him, the law also harmonises tax and non-tax revenues while providing a legal framework for efficient tax administration in the state.

“The reforms present both opportunity and responsibility,” the governor said. “We now have the opportunity to build a modern and efficient revenue system that supports economic growth, protects taxpayers and boosts investor confidence.

“All government institutions must align fully with the new legal and administrative framework.”

Lawal stressed that revenue generation is a collective responsibility of government institutions and not limited to a single agency.

He directed all revenue-generating MDAs to ensure transparency, accuracy and prompt remittance of funds through approved electronic channels, warning that informal collections and duplication of charges would no longer be tolerated.

“Leakages, duplication and unauthorised collections undermine public trust and will not be allowed to continue,” he added.

The governor further reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to closing revenue loopholes to ensure that funds generated are channelled toward developmental projects.

He also instructed MDAs to review their existing laws, collection procedures and operational tools to comply with the new framework, eliminate overlaps and address areas of ambiguity.

Lawal noted that although Zamfara recorded improvements in its 2025 internally generated revenue (IGR), stronger systems were required for the state to achieve its revenue target of between N38 billion and N42 billion.

It will be recalled that the Federal Government had, on November 24, 2025, directed MDAs nationwide to stop physical cash collection for revenue transactions as part of broader public finance reforms.