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Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by AutoJoshNG: 7:08pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
In Nigeria, the collection of levies from commercial motorists is a multi-billion naira industry, especially in major cities. The responsibility of collecting these levies typically falls on the road transport unions and/or political allies of politicians. Sadly, a huge chunk of these monies is usually unaccounted for, as they often find their ways into private pockets. The current Edo State Government, as led by Governor Godwin Obaseki, has made a clear departure from that norm. In 2017, the Edo State Government took over the responsibility of collecting levies from non-government agents. They did this when they introduced the scratch card model of tax payment. This method is intended to be used in the informal and mobile sector particularly in the transport operators. In order to implement this model, the State government trained Local government staff as revenue collectors. The training prepared them on their roles/guidelines for revenue collection through the use of scratch cards. They were also trained to understand how it would boost revenue collection as well as straighten grey areas. With this new method of revenue collection, commercial bus drivers are expected to buy scratch cards worth N800 daily with an additional N200 payment on any other Local government ventured into. This is unlike previously when drivers paid agents of road unions and touts between 1500 to 1600 at different locations. Upon purchase, the pin from the scratch cards is then entered into a hand-held electronic payment device to validate it. This method has significantly enhanced the internally generated revenue, simplified the tax collection process and improved accountability. Most drivers interviewed admitted that the new system has sanitized the system. They also revealed that it has saved them from harassments from touts and agents of the road unions previously saddled with the responsibility of collecting the taxes. Obaseki recently acknowledged that the revenue base of the state has risen with the new system as N500,000 was being realised from nine points in Oredo local government whereas only N45,000 was remitted from the nine points. It would be recalled that on January 1st, 2017, Governor Godwin Obaseki outlawed the use of private revenue collectors in the state. This accomplishment is truly one legacy Edo State will bequeath to the Nigerian Revenue Administration process and indeed other emerging economies of Africa. Source: https://autojosh.com/gov-obaseki-is-revolutionizing-how-levies-are-collected-from-commercial-motorists-see-how/ 17 Likes
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Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by Esejojo: 7:09pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Impressive. When will other governors follow suite? 28 Likes |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by solutionist: 7:16pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Nice one from a progressive governor. This is why Oshiomhole and his boys like Tony Kabaka want him out. No more free monies for them. 93 Likes |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by hisexcellency34: 7:18pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Tony Kabaka, Oshiomhole's Chief Tax Collector won't like this ... 80 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by alizma: 7:47pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Wike started it 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by Born2Breed(f): 7:52pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Edo odion. This is good governance,ambode was planning same thing but they quickly removed him. Agbero and Lagos are Siamese twins. 90 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by cRobo: 7:53pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Edo going digital |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by wwwihy: 7:54pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Op the revenue cards have been there for almost three years if not more. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by Chino099: 7:54pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
When will double taxation end in that state? Expecially for business owners along the ring road and new Benin axis 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by QTEST007(m): 7:54pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
my governor |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by Gurus1: 7:54pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Wow. Nice Experiment |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by Mrshocker(m): 7:54pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
LOL |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by madapcmod: 7:55pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Na why Tony Kabaka the chief tout of Edo state courtesy of Oshiomothief is against Obaseki Under Oshiomole, the chief tout celebrated N1billion Naira account balance openly. Under Oshiomole Tony kabaka built mighty hotel in govt land and he started crying when Obaseki wanted to demolish it 32 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by Knox123(m): 7:56pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
One scratch card can be used by drivers in a week or more after purchase. Nigerians has a way of bypassing things. What they (drivers) simply do is that they would refused to give the card to revenue collectors for validation. The next day, they flash that same card to collectors while driving fast telling them "I done buy ticket oo" 6 Likes |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by solutionist: 7:57pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
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Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by ibawon(m): 7:57pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Lagos Take note! |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by hisgrace090: 7:58pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
So our so called leaders can ever think out something meaningfully? |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by NwsBoy: 7:58pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
alizma: Abeg who ask you..? 7 Likes |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by babyfaceafrica: 7:59pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
is this an achievement? 2 Likes |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by visijo(m): 7:59pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
""My wife let's increase the salary of our maid""��� this statement alone can cause divorce ���� |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by princemillla(m): 7:59pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
AutoJoshNG: Can you imagine the difference? What if it's in lagos Esejojo: Lagos state will never do this. This is their headquarters. 2 Likes |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by MobilityExpress: 7:59pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
APC should implement this in the Southwest. 1 Like |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by Sonoyom(m): 7:59pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
No wonder the National Chairman and his touts are asking for his head. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by pawesome(m): 8:00pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
the problem isnt the now..the problem is the lata...will the cards be available when needed? 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by BlackfireX: 8:01pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Why are Edo govnors always fugly ugly |
Re: Obaseki Introduces Revenue Scratch Card In Edo For Levies Collection by Mightyhaiz: 8:03pm On Dec 04, 2019 |
Obaseki is one of a kind,honestly 4 Likes |
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