The Imo state government has called for a more accountable, transparent, and efficient revenue system that will encourage active participation from traders, youths, artisans, and all residents of the state.
The Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Her Excellency Lady Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaru, PhD, made the call on Monday during a one-day stakeholders’ meeting in Owerri, organised by the Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS).
Speaking at the event themed, “Driving the OCORA (One Community, One Revenue Agent) Initiative”, the Governor emphasised the need for collective commitment towards building a sustainable revenue framework capable of driving development across the state.
He noted that every citizen has a role to play in supporting government revenue initiatives, stressing that there should be no room for leakages, inefficiency, or excuses in the revenue collection process.
The Governor stated that an accountable and efficient revenue system will ensure that resources generated by the state are properly utilised for the benefit of the people, especially in the provision of critical infrastructure and social services.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transparency, economic growth, and prudent management of public resources, assuring stakeholders that the administration remains focused on ensuring that every tax and revenue collected is directed towards projects and programmes that improve the lives of Imo people.
Earlier in his presentation, the Chairman of IIRS, Mr. Justice Okoye, said the OCORA Initiative is a community-based tax administration model introduced to operationalise the presumptive tax regime.
He informed that it is aimed at simplifying and strengthening tax collection within the informal sector.
Others who spoke during the meeting were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie; Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investment, Hon. Rex Anunobi; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ruby Emele; Commissioner for Entrepreneurship, Skill Acquisition and Social Responsibility, Hon. Chinonye Love-Moses and Hon. Paul Chijioke Duru.
They all joined in calling for a responsive revenue drive in both urban and rural areas to support the development of the state.
The event was moderated by the Commissioner for Finance and Coordinating Economy, Hon. Chuck Chukwuemeka and it was indeed, insightful and very productive.
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