Bayelsa hits N4.2bn monthly IGR, credits e-ticketing system

• Bayelsa State has recorded a historic increase in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).

• The significant increase is attributed to the introduction of an electronic ticketing (e-ticketing) system, which has eliminated cash leakages, curbed corruption, and improved transparency in tax collection.

Bayelsa State has announced a significant increase in its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), hitting N4.2 billion in a single month, marking a 320% surge from previous figures.

This historic achievement is attributed to the introduction of an electronic ticketing (e-ticketing) system, which has eliminated cash leakages, curbed corruption, and improved transparency in tax collection.

According to Daniel Eniekezimene, Chairman of the Bayelsa State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS), 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.

The e-ticketing platform generates instant receipts, making transactions traceable and reducing opportunities for extortion.

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Eniekezimene stated, “This is a turning point for Bayelsa. We have blocked revenue leakages and ensured that every kobo collected goes straight into government accounts.”

Governor Douye Diri expressed commitment to ensuring that every Bayelsan benefits from these reforms, stating, “This unprecedented revenue growth means we can now invest more in roads, schools, and healthcare.”

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Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, has prohibited the hosting of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in any part of the state. This decision was announced at a security press conference on Friday, March 28.

According to Governor Diri, a certain George Turner had announced plans to host Wike in the state, which the governor sees as a threat to the peace of Bayelsa.

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