Nasarawa State Cracks Down on Revenue Leakages with Innovative USSD Code

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has urged the state revenue service to continue blocking revenue leakages, ensuring the state meets its revenue target. This call was made during the launch of the *8011*047#, an automated USSD code for tax payments by the informal sector.

The USSD code aims to ensure seamless tax payments and remittance to the appropriate channels. Governor Sule emphasized the need for proper utilization of the code to facilitate easy tax payments for the informal sector. This initiative is part of the state revenue service’s core mandate to enhance the state’s revenue profile.

Key Benefits of the USSD Code

Easy Tax Payments: Enables informal sector workers to pay taxes with ease
Reduced Revenue Leakages: Ensures remittance of revenue to the appropriate channels
Improved Infrastructure: Enhanced revenue will support infrastructure development and other beneficial programs

According to Ahmed Mohammed Yakubu, Chairman of the Nasarawa State Internal Revenue Service, the USSD code launch is a result of the organization’s efforts, supported by Governor Sule. The state revenue service has also conducted enlightenment programs to educate the informal sector on the initiative’s effectiveness.

By implementing this innovative solution, Nasarawa State is taking significant steps towards boosting its revenue and improving the lives of its citizens.