The executive chairman, Edo Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Oladele Bankole-Balogun, has solicited the collaboration of the Nigerian Police, Edo Command, in enforcing the state’s tax laws.
Bankole-Balogun made the appeal in Benin, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Edo commissioner of police, Betty Otimenyin.
He disclosed that the service had hit its target of N10 billion in the internally generated revenue for the month of January, adding that however, police collaboration was still crucial to ensuring strict compliance in the tax drive.
“The role of law enforcement in tax compliance cannot be over-emphasised. A well-structured partnership with the police will strengthen our enforcement mechanisms and enhance revenue collection,” he said.
Responding, Otimenyin, appreciated the role of the revenue service in the development of the state.
She assured that the command, would support and partner with the EIRS leadership for sustainable IGR collection.
“The Edo police command is committed to supporting lawful revenue collection.
“Effective collaboration between security agencies and tax authorities will ensure a seamless enforcement process,” she said.
In the same vein, the EIRS boss also led the leadership of the board to the office of the director, Department of State Service (DSS), where he sought collaboration and support for the revenue service’s operations and activities.
