By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja

Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has identified the Land Use Charged Law as an investment that would pave the way for better infrastructure, improved public services and a more fantastic future for the people of Kogi State.

The Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Salihu Sule Enehe, stated this on Wednesday at the organization’s premises in Lokoja during the unveiling of the implementation of the Land Use Charge Law, 2024, in Kogi State.

According to him, the implementation of the law marked a pivotal step in strengthening the state’s revenue base for sustainable development. He noted that the successful implementation of the law would yield numerous benefits for all stakeholders and the State in general.

“This legislation is a crucial step towards enhancing revenue generation for our local governments, fostering data-driven decision-making, and paving the way for developing smart cities and job creation in Kogi State.

“Our ongoing tax reforms aim to streamline revenue collection, promote transparency, and ensure that all stakeholders contribute their fair share towards the State’s development. The successful implementation of this law will yield numerous benefits for our stakeholders and the state at large, and I urge you all to join forces with us to make this initiative a resounding success.

“A well-structured revenue system is the foundation of good governance. It is a token that will be taxed from every property owner across the 21 local government areas of the State.

“By embracing the Land Use Charge, you are helping to empower the government to deliver more impactful projects that will benefit businesses, communities, and future generations.”

In his remark, the Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on revenue generation, Rahaman Nasir Ichanyi, commended the revenue service for the initiative and assured that the state government would continue to give the desired support for the successful implementation of the law.

The KGIRS director in charge of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) appealed to media houses to assist the organization in sensitizing the people to the needs and the advantages that abound in the law when fully implemented.

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