*Pledges Use Of Tax Revenue For Plateau State Transformation.
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has launched the Plateau Intelligent Revenue Billing System (PIRBS) at the Plateau State Internal Revenue House, Jos on Thursday.
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During the lauch, Mutfwang urged citizens of his state to trust his government by ensuring the timely payment of their taxes in order to fuel the state’s development initiatives.
He underscored the significance of revenue as the backbone of economic progress, stressing its pivotal role in providing essential services and infrastructure for the people.
He acknowledged the shortfall in revenue collection over the years and pledged to streamline taxation processes and prevent duplication of levies in the state.
Mutfwang urged the revenue service staff to intensify efforts to meet the designated revenue targets for 2024.
He cautioned against undermining the newly introduced revenue system that is meant at plugging financial leakages, and called for the cooperation of the staff, promising improved welfare packages as incentives.
“We cannot expect better compensation without enhancing our revenue capacity and efficiency collectively,” Mutfwang stressed.
The Plateau governor advocated for a collaborative approach to bolster revenue collection within legal boundaries.
Earlier in his address if welcome at the event,the Chairman of the Plateau State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Jim Pam Wayas , expressed gratitude to Governor Mutfwang for his commitment to enhancing revenue generation in the state.
He assured citizens of the state that the Intelligent Revenue Billing System would enhance the state’s revenue base without unduly burdening them.
Pam reiterated the revenue service’s dedication to transparent revenue coordination and creating a taxpayer-friendly environment.
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