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By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City
The Concerned Edo Citizens Forum ( CECF), has given kudos to the Edo State Internal Revenue Service ( EIRS), on their recent achievement, of increase in the monthly internally generated revenue ( IGR) from #1.6billion to # 2.8 billion naira monthly.
Edo State government has told the people that, the State Internal Revenue Service ( EIRS), have increased the internally generated reveanue from #1.6 to #2.8 monthly.
Reacting to the state government statement, the Convener of Concerned Edo Citizens Forum ( CECF), Comrade Roy Oribhabor, said, it was a great achievement for the development of the state.
Oribhabor, said, ” We are seriously happy and impress with the way and manner the activities of Edo State Internal Revenue Service ( EIRS) is being conducted.
According to him, ” Research conducted by us clearly shows that,the methodology employed by EIRS is a welcome development, with the drastic increase of individual data capture of taxpayers from 161, 000 in 2017 is commendable, and also, increase in the monthly internal generated revenue ( IGR)from 1.6billion to2,8 billion naira.”
“As concerned citizens of Edo State, we are seriously happy with the development because this will enhance the functioning disposition of Edo Government for the benefit of all in many areas, we call on sons and daughters doing business in Edo state to pay their taxes and also,submit their selves for data capturing.”
“Furthermore, we commend the Executive Chairman of Edo State internal Revenue Service Mr. Nidu Inneh for the initiative to drive the process with notable reforms in the system to ensure value for money and social inclusion with great zeal to deploy novel technology. We happy to note that, Edo state is second in terms of internal Revenue generation in Nigeria wit Lagos first. We call on him to press further in his duties to ensure Edo State overtake Lagos accordingly.
“We appreciate Edo state Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki for the well utilization of funds generated so far . It’s clear indications that, the leadership of EIRS is doing well hence, we call on Edo people to show serious support and concern for the organization by paying tax as at when due. The economic situation in Nigeria call for serious concern hence, for states to function well, Citizens must pay taxes .
“Edo people has no reason not to pay tax because there’s something reasonable to show for it via regular payment of salaries, infrastructural development and opening up of interior villages to that of urban status. Payment of tax is civic responsibilities that must be encouraged. He concluded.
