The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service on Monday said it generated N3.2 billion in the first three months of 2016.
The Executive Chairman of the service, Dr. Muritala Awodun, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in llorin on Monday.
According to Awodun, N951 million was generated in January, N1.04 billion was generated in February and N1.2 billion was achieved in March.
Awodun said the service is expected to generate N6.6 billion in the first quarter of 2016.
He explained that the Service had engaged over 1,000 people, including 528 direct staff since it began operation in January.
He said a labour intensive technology driven approach was adopted by engaging younger people across the state.
The Chairman of the service disclosed that consultants were also engaged to enable the service meet its set target.
On local government revenue in Kwara State, Awodun said the 16 local government councils in the state generated N75 million as revenue for the first quarter of 2016.
Awodun said the service only worked with four items out of the 21 revenue generating items available.
On blocking leakages, the Executive Chairman said as from May 1, citizenship application and all other payments would be done online.
He said charges at the judiciary in the state would also be reviewed to reflect the current realities.
He advised residents in the state to make sure that they get the receipt of the exact amount they paid for services.
On properties enumeration, he said the state is divided into three regions to facilitate the operation of the service.
He called on residents to cooperate with the service in achieving its set objective and boost the revenue profile of the state.
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Saraki is coming to have its own share

SARAKI legacies still alive and active, he is the foundation of the 'MODERN KWARA'.

I still can't believe I will govern a local government and we won't generate 2 billion a month. .. . Not to talk of a state like Kwara

We have fools as leaders I swear down

ehh

Have you guys seen the size of Kwara on map? It is almost the size of the entire SE . . . And yet they are proud of N3.2b quarterly IGR.

mrvitalis:
I still can't believe I will govern a local government and we won't generate 2 billion a month. .. . Not to talk of a state like Kwara
We have fools as leaders I swear down

easier said than done

Standing5:
Have you guys seen the size of Kwara on map? It is almost the size of the entire SE . . . And yet they are proud of N3.2b quarterly IGR.

Its a good step in the right direction. it used to be lower before the establishment of KWIRS

pixierock:

easier said than done

There is nothing hard there

Its quite an impressive start, hopefully we will start to see massive development projects as promised by the state government. Plus many people have been employed as a result. Nice one!

This is a great improvement compared to the meager revenue that used to be generated. This is a sign that some leakages have been blocked and i do hope KW-IRS keeps up the good work.

That's why you should share your ideas with the state government on how you think IGR can be improved. Take actions and not just make comments on social media that won't bring any improvement. Thanks

mrvitalis:
I still can't believe I will govern a local government and we won't generate 2 billion a month. .. . Not to talk of a state like Kwara

We have fools as leaders I swear down

TANTUMERGO007:
SARAKI legacies still alive and active, he is the foundation of the 'MODERN KWARA'.

Don't you see its probably because Leader was busy facing trials at CCT and because he has EFCC trailing him was the reason why they were able to generate such amount? Wake Up!!!

Standing5:
Have you guys seen the size of Kwara on map? It is almost the size of the entire SE . . . And yet they are proud of N3.2b quarterly IGR.

Kwara state landmass is much bigger than the entire SE region, but has just about 10% of the SE population. If her resources are well harnessed she should be generating no less than N10 - 15-billion monthly in IGR.

dayoolawepo:
That's why you should share your ideas with the state government on how you think IGR can be improved. Take actions and not just make comments on social media that won't bring any improvement. Thanks

I have. .. and most times they won't take it serious

Lagos State generates that in just under 5 days

omonnakoda:
Lagos State generates that in just under 5 days

Lagos state's ability to generate a huge IGR is well known and is not a basis for comparison.

pixierock:

Lagos state's ability to generate a huge IGR is well known and is not a basis for comparison.

English lessons will go a long way.........

What is the meaning of your construction? Please translate ..........

If you were trying to say there should be no comparison between the two states then that is your opinion which is different from mine. I am not trying to change your opinion so live and let live ,OK?

omonnakoda:
English lessons will go a long way.........

What is the meaning of your construction? Please translate ..........

If you were trying to say there should be no comparison between the two states then that is your opinion which is different from mine. I am not trying to change your opinion so live and let live ,OK?

Its rather nice to know you got the point all along.