A four-man committee from the National Council on Development Planning (NCDP) has visited Edo State Internal Revenue Service to monitor and evaluate the implementation of resolutions set forth by the National Economic Council and the Joint Planning Board.
Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the EIRS boss, Executive Director MDA Services Hon. (Engr) Jackson Eribo ACTI, alongside other members of the EIRS Management, highlighted the notable legacy projects initiated with taxpayers money by the Distinguished Senator Monday Okpebholo-led administration. These projects according to Engr. Eribo include, the State’s first-ever flyovers, Road rehabilitation and reconstruction, extensive renovations & deliberate financial interventions in educational institutions, enhancements in security infrastructure, significant improvements in health services and human capital development.
Hon. Eribo further informed the
Committee of the impressive revenue achievements by the EIRS, which recorded an average of N10 billion in January and N33.8 billion in the last four months (Q1 and April). These milestones according to Eribo showcase the ongoing efforts by the EIRS’ responsibility to bolster the State’s economic framework and help the State government achieve its objective through optimizing internally generated revenue (IGR).
The visiting team was however apprised of some challenges with recommendations currently faced by the EIRS which includes non-compliance with remittance of expatriate quota, PAYE taxes by the Federal agency (IPPIS), and inadequate supply of number plates from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) amongst others.
Earlier, the Committee Team Lead, Mr. Daniel Ikara noted that the primary objectives of the visit were to drive the implementation of previously established resolutions, assess progress made by State governments in averting economic downturns, facilitate a peer review among States, and identify challenges that may require the Federal Government’s intervention.
Mr. Ikara further informed the EIRS boss of the Committee’s tour to some completed and ongoing projects embarked upon by the Edo State Government.
Signed
Courage Eboigbe, ANIPR, MNIM, ACTI
Head, Corporate Communications
Edo IRS
