Hassanat Enehezeyi Salawu

Director of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)

Hassanat Enehezeyi Salawu
Director of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), Kogi State Internal Revenue Service

Hassanat Enehezeyi Salawu is a dynamic and forward-thinking leader, serving as the Director of MDAs with the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service. She brings over 20 years of valuable experience across both the public and private sectors in Nigeria, known for her resourcefulness, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Education and Professional Qualifications
Hassanat holds multiple academic and professional qualifications, including:

  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Accounting from Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
  • Master’s in Treasury Management (MTM) from Bayero University, Kano
  • Master’s Degree in Business and Commercial Law from Bayero University, Kano

In pursuit of higher academic achievements, she is currently enrolled in a PhD program in Accounting at Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State.

She is also a Fellow of:

  • Certified National Accountants (FCNA)
  • Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCITN)

Professional Training and Expertise
Hassanat has attended several leadership and managerial seminars and trainings, both locally and internationally. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Strategy formulation and implementation
  • Taxation policy analysis
  • Entrepreneurship and business process re-engineering

Career Journey
Hassanat began her career with Nigeria Mobile Telecommunication, where she worked from 2003 to 2015, gaining over 12 years of experience in a high-paced and competitive environment.

In 2016, she joined the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service as the Head of Treasury/Final Accounts in the Finance and Accounts Directorate. Her dedication and leadership led her to various roles, including:

  • Head of the Directorate of Corporate Resources
  • Area Tax Manager (ATM) at Lokoja II Area Tax Office
  • Head of Direct Assessment in the Directorate of Personal Income Tax, serving as Deputy Director

She is now the Director of MDAs, where she continues to lead with distinction and innovation.

Leadership and Contributions
Hassanat is recognized for her strategic approach to management and her ability to drive organizational growth. As a turnaround manager, she has consistently demonstrated her capability in implementing effective tax strategies and managing complex business processes to achieve remarkable results.

Her forward-looking mindset and commitment to continuous self-development make her an influential leader, dedicated to fostering excellence and efficiency within the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service.