The management of the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has banned heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from setting up mobile courts to try tax offenders across the state.
The agency also prohibited MDAs from engaging consultants or carrying out enforcement activities without its approval.
John Osirenimhe Odior, the Executive Chairman of EIRS, disclosed this at a meeting with Patrick Auguinede, Managing Director of the Edo State Outdoor Advertising Agency (EDSAA), and Nelson Tenebe, Executive Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Edo State Hospital Management Agency.
Odior said the initiative was part of efforts to sustain dialogue, clarify grey areas, and ensure compliance with the Edo State Revenue Consolidation Account Law, 2026, and the Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) Law.
He said the meeting was also geared towards deepening the agency’s engagement with heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) across the state.
He added that the State’s Revenue Consolidation Account Law was designed to enhance the state’s revenue base by sealing off leakages within the revenue ecosystem.
He stated that the leadership of both agencies had sought greater clarity on the steps required for a smooth transition under the new law, as well as areas where they might need assistance.
According to him, adequate and proper accounting and reporting of internally generated revenue would further enhance the state’s reputation and credibility before national and global institutions.
Odior, however, assured the agency heads that the law would ultimately benefit both government institutions and citizens of the state, resulting in an improved work environment and better tools for enhanced service delivery to the public.
He urged all heads of MDAs to comply with all existing tax laws and the new Revenue Consolidation Account Law within the stipulated timelines to avoid sanctions from the government.
The EIRS chairman further emphasised the importance of collaboration among government agencies in ensuring effective revenue collection and compliance with the provisions of the new law.
He called on the agency heads to maintain open communication with the EIRS and seek clarification on any grey areas that might arise during the implementation of the law.
The meeting formed part of the EIRS’s ongoing efforts to engage stakeholders and ensure a smooth transition to the new revenue administration framework in Edo State.