The Lagos State Government has launched a new strategic agenda for taxation and revenue collection meant to significantly boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Taxation and Revenue, Abdul-Kabir Ogungbo broke the news yesterday during a media parley held in Lagos.
He disclosed that the new is also expected to boost tax compliance and increase revenue collections.
Ogungbo said the comprehensive strategic agenda was expected to drive efficiency, compliance, and growth in the state’s revenue sector.
He said the launch of the Automated Revenue Receipt (ARR) system would further simplify revenue receipt and payment processes for residents and businesses within the state.
Ogungbo said the governor would be launching an upgraded Lagos Revenue Platform (LRP), platform, on August 7, which will be offering enumerated features and improved user experience.
He also spoke to the ongoing amnesty program for property owners, offering a special opportunity for them to settle outstanding property taxes. He encouraged residents to take advantage of this program by making payments through the LRP platform.
He also mentioned the e-GIS enterprise solutions being deployed by Lagos State, land administration portal, the Land Use Charge payers activation exercise among others.
