Taraba Accountant General urges realistic revenue targets to improve budget planning

Taraba State Accountant General Gaius Danjuma called in Jalingo for realistic revenue targets based on reliable financial data to support credible budgets and responsible public spending. At a symposium on tax reform and revenue optimisation, he advocated stronger controls, regular reconciliations and electronic payment systems to reduce revenue losses and diversion of public funds. He also urged the state to expand revenue from agriculture, commerce, tourism and property administration, while improving coordination among government agencies. Taraba Internal Revenue Service Chairman Jeremiah Aliyu Faransa reported an increase in state revenue and called for collective action to block leakages.