Dauda Lawal Approves Recruitment Of 75 Technical Staff Into Zamfara Revenue Service

Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, has approved the recruitment of 75 additional technical staff into the Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service (ZIRS) as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s revenue generation capacity.

The recruitment covers various technical and professional cadres, including Tax Administration, Legal Services, Public Enlightenment, Information, Photography and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

According to the state government, the recruitment process was conducted in line with approved workforce requirements and applicable public service procedures.

The written examination took place on July 11, 2026, with 484 candidates participating. Their scripts were independently assessed by the recruitment committee.

Candidates were evaluated based on their academic and professional qualifications, communication skills, technical competence, presentation, attitude and general knowledge.

Following the completion of the recruitment stages, including the collation and verification of examination results, 75 candidates were successful and selected for appointment.

The Zamfara State Internal Revenue Service said the exercise was guided by merit, competence, compliance with advertised requirements and verification of candidates’ credentials.

The agency also reaffirmed its commitment to fairness and transparency, noting that the recruitment would strengthen its workforce and improve tax administration and revenue mobilisation across the state.