By Mu’awuya Bala Idris, Katsina
The Katsina State Government stated that the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) has led to the closure of over 600 bank accounts previously operated by ministries, departments and parastatals, significantly improving transparency and accountability in public financial management.
The Special Adviser on Treasury Single Account (TSA), Salisu Lawal Ladan, disclosed this in an interview with journalists in Katsina.
He explained that the accounts were closed following the full implementation of the TSA in January 2025.
According to him, the state now operates a single Treasury Single Account with about 100 sub-accounts, all domiciled with the United Bank for Africa (UBA).
Ladan said the reform has blocked loopholes that previously made it possible to divert government funds.
“The implementation of the TSA has enhanced strict monitoring of all government revenue. It also ensures effective control of expenditure by ministries and parastatals while providing a comprehensive record of all government funds,” he said.
The Special Adviser noted that the policy has also significantly improved the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
He revealed that Katsina State generated N9.7 billion in IGR in 2023, but the figure rose to N36.6 billion in 2025 following the implementation of the TSA.
Ladan described the Katsina TSA model as one of the most comprehensive in Nigeria, stressing that the state successfully implemented the system without major challenges.
According to him, the state’s TSA is built on four major components: e-Collection, e-Payment, e-Budget and e-Technology.
He added that the e-Payment system has eliminated delays in processing payments for executed contracts and strengthened transparency in government transactions.
“All contract payments are processed electronically. The system has reduced corruption and made the work of financial officers easier and more efficient,” he said.
Ladan disclosed that the government plans to integrate the TSA platform with its e-Governance system to achieve a fully paperless public service.
He further revealed that plans are underway to extend the implementation of the TSA to the 34 local government councils in the state, although necessary adjustments would be made before its rollout.
The Special Adviser urged financial officers and civil servants to embrace the TSA, describing it as a vital reform that would enhance efficiency, accountability and transparency in government operations.
He assured stakeholders that his office remains open to receive complaints, observations and suggestions aimed at improving the implementation of the Treasury Single Account system in Katsina State.
