Digitalisation, staff determination to lead actualisation of N100bn revenue target — OGIRS Boss

By Grace Olatundun

The Executive Chairman of the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) Mr. Olugbenga Olaleye, has identified digitalisation of all tax transactions in the state, staff determination and other strategic plans as key drivers that will lead to the actualisation of the N100bn revenue target proposed for year 2024.

Mr. Olaleye gave the assurance during a two-day 2023 4th Quarter Budget Performance and 2024 Budget Strategic Session at OGIRS headquarters in Abeokuta, stating that despite challenges encountered during the year 2023, the agency’s performance was commendable, compared to other previous years.

Olaleye according to the Head of Information Unit, OGIRS, Mrs. Abolanle Ogunlami, pointed out that apart from digitalisation of all revenue products, efforts were on to establish Oyo State Border Tax Unit to explore opportunities that abound in the area, to engender tax reconciliation with Oyo State, just like the Lagos Border Tax.

The Chairman urged participants not to be discouraged with the targeted figure but determine to be proactive in exploring unharnessed areas by offering more tax advisory roles to taxpayers, especially for those in the informal sector, for improved revenue generation.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Revenue,  Mr Jide Sanwo while appreciating participants for their time and positive contributions during the session, enjoined them to keep an open mind and work together as a team

Earlier, the Director of Corporate Development, Mr. Taiwo Ogundimu, assured staffers that all challenges encountered in the previous year would be attended to and become stepping stones to better achievements.

Participants at the session include the Special Adviser on Revenue, Senior Special Assistant, all Directors of the Agency, Zonal Controllers, Unit Heads and Tax Office Managers.