The Management of the Kwara Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) has noted public speculation on staff remuneration and attempts to politicise unverified internal administrative communications.

The Service issued a statement to clarify the facts and reaffirm its commitment to professionalism, political neutrality and its statutory mandate.

KWIRS stated that it is a professional, apolitical government institution mandated to mobilise revenue for the strategic development of Kwara State. Its operations remain guided by political neutrality, institutional integrity and professional excellence.

Management expressed concern over attempts to exploit unverified internal administrative communications for political purposes, create unnecessary tension and distract the Service from its responsibilities. It maintained that KWIRS will not be distracted from its mandate by such narratives.

On staff remuneration, the Service clarified that the isolated salary figures being circulated on social media do not represent the full remuneration structure or total emoluments of KWIRS staff.

Staff compensation extends beyond regular monthly salaries and includes annual and performance-related bonuses linked to revenue performance milestones, festive and situational bonuses, as well as economic palliatives paid periodically to staff members.

It also includes a separate annual leave allowance in addition to regular monthly remuneration, alongside structured measures designed to support staff welfare and professional development throughout their careers.

Accordingly, assessing staff remuneration solely on selectively circulated salary figures presents an incomplete picture of the Service's compensation and welfare structure.

Management reaffirmed its commitment to staff welfare, motivation and professional development. The Service said it would continue to strengthen policies and operational processes that support staff well-being and performance, within government-approved resource allocations and applicable administrative frameworks.

It noted that KWIRS remains one of the government institutions with the most recruitment requests, describing this as a testament to management's commitment to staff welfare.

KWIRS urged members of the public, taxpayers and other stakeholders to disregard unverified and misleading narratives, verify information before sharing it, and rely on official Service communications for accurate information about its operations and staff policies.

All stakeholders were encouraged to refrain from politicising internal administrative matters or spreading claims capable of undermining institutional harmony and public confidence.

The Service stated that it remains focused on its statutory responsibilities and committed to mobilising revenue for the economic growth and sustainable development of Kwara State.

The statement was signed by the Management of the Kwara Internal Revenue Service and dated 20 October 2026.