Revenue agency clamps down on major firms to recover over ₦431 million in unpaid liabilities.
The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has sealed the head office of Max Air Limited, citing the airline’s alleged failure to remit over ₦190 million in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and other taxes accrued between 2012 and 2017.
The enforcement action, led by KIRS Director of Debt Management and Enforcement, Madam Ibrahim Abdullahi, came after multiple failed attempts to engage the company. According to Abdullahi, the agency had obtained a court order to seal Max Air’s premises to enforce compliance with state tax regulations.
Notable Defaulters Targeted
Max Air, owned by prominent businessman Dahiru Barau Mangal, was one of several high-profile firms targeted in the crackdown. Mangal is notably connected to New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader and 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso.
Another company affected was Dantata and Sawoe Construction Company, whose Zaria Road premises were sealed over ₦241 million in unpaid PAYE and withholding taxes from 2021 to 2022.
The Northern Rice and Oil Milling Nigeria Ltd, located at Gunduwawa Industrial Estate, was also sealed for tax discrepancies.
Tax Enforcement Measures
Speaking after the enforcement exercise, Abdullahi explained that the agency had no choice but to act after the companies failed to respond to several formal notices.
“We are enforcing payment of tax liabilities to ensure compliance and make certain that all outstanding taxes are paid as required,” she stated.
The decision to seal these businesses, she added, was aimed at compelling defaulters to meet their tax obligations and boosting the state’s revenue base.
“The sealed companies will remain closed until all outstanding debts are fully settled,” Abdullahi said.
Revenue Drive for Development
The KIRS emphasized its commitment to improving revenue collection across Kano State, noting that similar enforcement actions would continue to hold defaulters accountable.
“This measure is not only about recovering unpaid taxes but also about reminding all taxpayers of their civic responsibilities. Taxes are crucial for state development, and we will ensure that every liable entity complies,” Abdullahi concluded.
The enforcement underscores Kano’s resolve to tighten its fiscal framework and hold businesses accountable for their financial obligations to the state.
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