The Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Service
has announced a historic increase in the
state’s Internally Generated Revenue hitting
N4.2 billion in a single month, marking a 320
per cent surge from previous figures.
The development, disclosed in a statement by
BIRS on Saturday, was attributed to the
introduction of an electronic ticketing (e-
ticketing) system, which has eliminated cash
leakages, curbed corruption, and improved
transparency in tax collection.
BIRS chairman, Daniel Eniekezimene,
stated that the government transitioned to a
fully automated tax collection system,
ensuring that all payments from transport
operators, traders, and businesses go directly
into state coffers.
Unlike the old manual system, the e-ticketing
platform generates instant receipts, making
transactions traceable and reducing
opportunities for extortion.
“This is a turning point for Bayelsa. We have
blocked revenue leakages and ensured that
every kobo collected goes straight into
government accounts,” Eniekezimene stated.
A commercial tricycle operator, Isaac Tamuno,
described the shift as a relief.
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The chairman said the surge in IGR is
expected to fund critical infrastructure
projects, education, and healthcare.
Speaking on the significance of the revenue
jump, Governor Douye Diri said, “This
unprecedented revenue growth means we can
now invest more in roads, schools, and
healthcare. Our administration is committed to
ensuring that every Bayelsan benefits from
these reforms.”
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Bayelsa’s success with e-ticketing is already
being touted as a model for other states
struggling with low IGR.
Eniekezimene emphasised the broader
implications of the reform.
“What we have achieved in Bayelsa proves
that technology is the way forward. Other
states facing similar challenges should
consider e-ticketing to improve revenue
collection and accountability,” he stated.
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