The Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti on Monday launched a new digital tax system that would help the state eliminate fraud and intermediaries in revenue generation, ABN TV reports.

The new system, which integrates free medical insurance schemes for all commercial vehicle drivers and riders of Keke and Okada, will see the state also maximise its revenue potential, the governor says.

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Kazie Uko in a statement said at the launch, Dr. Otti, who was flanked by some senior members of his cabinet, including the Chief of Staff, Dr. Caleb Ajagba; the Special Adviser on Internally-Generated Revenue, Mr. Chimereze Isaac Okigbo; and Special Adviser on Policies and Interventions, Rev Father Christian Anokwuru, said that the introduction of the new digital system will not only strengthen the state’s tax collection but would also promote economic growth and entrepreneurship in the state.

“By simplifying tax compliance procedures, we have removed barriers for businesses, encourage formalisation, and stimulate investment. This initiative empowers entrepreneurs, enabling them to focus on their ventures' growth and expansion, ultimately leading to job creation and economic prosperity for our state.

“By eliminating fraud, intermediaries, and introducing the digital platform to block leakages, we will unlock the true potential of our tax system to maximise revenue for development projects.

“The digitalised tax regime ensures that every business, large or small, contributes its fair share towards the growth of our state. With the expected increased revenue, the government can invest in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and other essential sectors that will uplift the lives of all Ndi Abia,” he quoted the Governor as saying.

He declared that the free medical insurance scheme component of the new digital tax payment system is a fulfillment of his campaign promise to create an affordable health care delivery “for our people across all sectors and segments” of the society.

The new digital tax system essentially aims at sanitising revenue generation in the transport sector and the markets. While the Permit to Operate Tickets targets those in the transport business, the Innovative Traders Tax Payment aptly targets traders in the market areas.

“Unlike in the past where revenue agents abused these daily tickets with all manner of collectibles, now, we are promoting Transparency and Ease of Compliance in our commitment to making tax compliance simpler and more accessible. The digitalised tax regime introduces enumeration and easy paying platforms which includes the use of USSD and wallet services.

“The Permit to operate Tickets for Transporters has been designed in bouquets which gives the commercial transport operators options to choose among the daily, weekly and monthly scheme. This has eliminated all forms of middle men that have been meddling on our revenue collection space. We are also optimistic that this model will eventually eliminate and reduce the risk of extortion, promote transparency, increase tax compliance, strengthen ease of doing business in Abia state and empower these businesses to operate within a legally defined framework and environment,” the Governor said.

Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/gov-otti-unveils-digital-tax-collection-system-for-transporters-traders-itll-reduce-fraud/

Good one otti on this one

Nice

ok

And when Tinubu introduce tax on traders,Igbos and their associates dey yarn dust

Nice one

Damnnn niggar

Isoright

Which means no more touts on the road harrassing drivers of buses and Hilux trucks?

Let's wait and see if that is the case.

If it is, then it's a great development which APC governments especially in our dear Yoruba land will not likely adopt b cause the agbèrò guys won't like it and they're the ones who help the politicians to snatch ballot boxes and intimidate voters.

Honestly, what Nigeria needs is the right systems to be put in place.

Same Mathew tinubu tax collector

Great move. Say no to agbero.

Lagos state should copy this and abolish the agbero system that is affecting the transportation business.

One pained agbero has quoted me below

This will deprive food for some road side agberos and their Oga at the top

Chibuzoc:
Great move. Say no to agbero

Agbero is 1 million time better than IPOb terrorists.

—Agbero in Lagos generate revenue for the state government.

—Agbero are not cannibals like IPOB

—Agbero don’t declare sit at home like IPOB terrorists

—Agbero don’t burn houses and hotels of enemies like IPOB terrorists

—Agbero don’t kill pregnant women like IPOB terrorists

—Agbero leader in Lagos have fantastic children trained at MIT

Obi of Onitsha and all SE governors should write to MC Oluomo to come to the East to train IPOB on how to be useful for the state.

Nice one.

Taxes? Let's see how it goes Abia is not Lagos.

Best way out ever...if this method is brought down here to Delta state,so far I won't go headlong with those illiterate Agberos,I go so much happy.

Tax the hell outta them.

As the only officially recognized obaofabaland, I hereby commend the governor for following the footsteps of his Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the president, Federal Republic of Nigeria in ensuring everyone is taxed as obtainable everywhere in the world and which has been operational even before the birth of Christ.

The people's governor has started well

Transporters and traders will now enjoy health insurance scheme

First in history in Nigeria

Meanwhile

One agbadoman has increased fuel price, devalued our naira, he is about taxing everything but nothing for the citizen to enjoy

Next time vote competent not religion

I met the news well.
Thanks Menswear Governor

Food don done for street boys...... anything digital for naija is at risk of either hacking, malfunctioning or tampering. Na Analogue collection fit us for now

dejonathan:
And when Tinubu introduce tax on traders,Igbos and their associates dey yarn dust

It's obvious u didn't read the news. Try read am first

Nice to see those that condemned the Federal government over the same policy out of hatred now praising Otti.

Nice, he's offering free health care to commercial driver as an incentive for paying tax. Soludo should learn from this, he complained about inadequate tax collection. I noticed that he's now taking pictures with BAT's portrait since he was called out

I wish him well and hope he performs

Innovative

Right move.

Any wailing from the sadeast? Is Otti now in APC?

With a free medical insurance integrated, I love this!

SMARTMOTORS:
Food don done for street boys...... anything digital for naija is at risk of either hacking, malfunctioning or tampering. Na Analogue collection fit us for now

You might not be far from the truth.

INEC and bvas comes to mind