The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) in exercise of its statutory powers hereby issues this official notice to the general public, taxpayers, and all relevant stakeholders to reaffirm the Edo State Government’s position on revenue administration and the protection of citizens from extortionist practices.
In accordance with the Edo State Revenue Administration Law 2012, the EIRS emphasizes its status as the sole and legally empowered authority of Government to assess, collect all revenue accruing to Edo State Government as well as its cashless policy which remains the only legal framework for revenue collection.
Consequently, any individual whether claiming to be a government official or an agent found demanding or collecting cash for taxes, levies, or fees is acting in direct violation of the law and should be arrested immediately. All taxpayers are advised to conduct their transactions only through approved digital channels and banking institutions to ensure transparency and accountability.
Furthermore, the general public is hereby reminded that the ban on the collection of revenue from the transport sector by the Edo State Government is still in force.
This prohibition specifically extends to the collection of any form of levies, fees, or the unauthorized sale of jackets, stickers, baskets, bowls to operators of buses, tricycles, and motorcycles. This directive applies without exception to all Local Government Councils, unions, and transport associations. Any attempt to bypass this ban amounts to criminal act and will be met with the full weight of the relevant extant Law.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned ban, the EIRS clarifies that the collection of levies within the Haulage space has not been suspended. However, to maintain transparency and eliminate illegal cash handling, all payments for haulage fees must be made exclusively via the issuance of Revenue Scratch Cards processed through government-approved Point of Sales (POS) terminals with receipts.
The EIRS remains committed to the ease of doing business and the safety of business owners and taxpayers. We urge the general public to remain vigilant and report any illicit activities to the nearest law enforcement agency to ensure that the integrity of our revenue system is upheld.
Signed
Management
