- KGIRS gives a 15% discount to property owners who pay their Land Use Charge within five days of receiving their notice.
- The Land Use Charge simplifies taxation and helps improve Kogi State’s revenue system.
- Funds generated from the Land Use Charge will be used for infrastructure, security, and environmental projects.
- Some properties, including religious institutions and pensioners’ houses, are exempted from the Land Use Charge.
The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has announced that property owners who settle their Land Use Charge (LUC) early will receive special discounts as part of the state’s new revenue incentive scheme.
Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe, made the announcement in Lokoja while addressing journalists on the importance of the Land Use Charge and the need for timely payment.
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Enehe explained that the charge was created to simplify taxation in the state, eliminate multiple levies, and ensure transparency in revenue administration. According to him, the new system will make it easier for property owners to know what they owe and for the government to plan effectively.
He stated that property owners who pay within five days of receiving their demand notice will enjoy a 15 percent discount, while payments made within 15 days will attract a 10 percent rebate. Those who pay within 25 days will still benefit from a 5 percent reduction.
“Payment can be made at all banks in the state or through Kogi State Revenue POS Agents,” Enehe said.
He noted that revenue from the Land Use Charge would be directed toward key projects such as road construction, waste management, and enhanced security.
Highlighting the broader impact, Enehe said the policy would also support job creation through the hiring of local property enumerators, provide a reliable database for government planning, and promote fair land assessment across the state.
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He further clarified that properties owned by religious organizations, public libraries, traditional rulers, and pensioners would remain exempted from the Land Use Charge.
Enehe encouraged all property owners to take advantage of the discounts, noting that prompt payment plays a vital role in the development and sustainability of Kogi State’s economy.
