Ukorebi Esien | March 11, 2026
CALABAR – The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has commenced a two-day strategic session aimed at strengthening revenue generation and enhancing investor confidence in Cross River State.
The session, which began on Wednesday in Calabar, brings together Directors, Unit Heads, Assessment Authorities, and Motor Licensing Authorities of the Service. The meeting is designed to review current revenue strategies and develop new approaches that will improve internally generated revenue (IGR) for the state.
Speaking on the theme "Growing Cross River State Revenue: Building Investors' Confidence and Leveraging on Gains of the New Tax Law," the leadership of CRIRS emphasized the importance of strategic planning, collaboration, and innovation in strengthening the state's revenue base.
The session, scheduled for March 12–13, 2026 is taking place at Event 45 on Douglas Avenue and is exp
ected to focus on key reforms introduced under the new tax law, as well as strategies to improve tax administration, compliance, and service delivery.
ected to focus on key reforms introduced under the new tax law, as well as strategies to improve tax administration, compliance, and service delivery.
Participants will engage in discussions on improving assessment systems, enhancing transparency in revenue collection, and leveraging technology to modernize tax processes across the state.
The strategy meeting is also expected to address ways of building stronger trust between the government and investors by ensuring a fair, predictable, and efficient tax environment that supports economic growth.
Officials say the outcome of the session will help position the state to maximize the benefits of recent tax reforms while strengthening the capacity of revenue officers to deliver improved results.
The initiative underscores the commitment of CRIRS to deepen institutional efficiency and support the broader economic development agenda of Cross River State.
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