Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, launched the Lagos Revenue Portal (LRP) for the collection of all taxes and levies payable to the state government.

The digital platform, which was designed for ease and efficient administration of the Lagos State’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), evolved from the Electronic Banking System of Revenue Cycle Management (EBS-RCM).

Speaking at the event in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu described the transition as a “game-changer”, stressing that the progress testified to his administration’s commitment to innovation, transparency and programmes to improve ease of doing business in Lagos.

The governor said the state’s digitisation of its revenue collection system had further enhanced its competitiveness in the comity of smart cities, noting that the simplified process had removed barriers hindering capacity and efficiency in revenue-generating MDAs.

He said: “Lagos Revenue Portal is not just a platform; it is a game-changer designed to streamline the payer enumeration process, making it easier for individuals and businesses to comply with their tax obligations.

“By simplifying this process, we have removed barriers to compliance, which will boost the state’s revenue base. By transitioning to this digital platform, we are promoting a culture of accountability and transparency in revenue collection.

“This portal aligns with our broader vision of making Lagos a smart city and a place where technology and innovation drive progress.

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“By digitising our revenue collection process, we are not only enhancing the ease of doing business but also positioning Lagos as a model for other states in Nigeria and beyond. We are setting a standard for governance that leverages technology to deliver efficient and transparent services to the people.”

Sanwo-Olu urged the tax-paying public and stakeholders in revenue space to embrace the innovation, saying the new approach was a necessary change needed to block revenue leakage and enhance transparency.

The success of the portal, the governor said, would depend on its adoption by payers it was designed to serve.

He urged the public to take advantage of the initiative to simplify their interactions with the Government, thereby contributing to the growth and development of Lagos State.

The Chairman of Lagos Inland Revenue Service (LIRS), Ayodele Subair, said the new portal would improve operational capabilities and reinforce the trust of the citizens in the government.

Subair added that the transition would foster compliance and strengthen the revenue base of Lagos State.

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