Gov Obaseki Takes Over Supervision Of Revenue Generation
By Simeon OSAJIE
The executive governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseke has taken over the collection of state revenue from the office of the Deputy Governor and subsequently directed that all revenue collections functions of government will now come under the direct supervision of the office of the governor of the state.
According to a statement issued and signed by the Special Adviser, Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, the decision is based on the earnings fell under the N30bn target.
The statement reads in part: “The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has directed that all revenue collection functions of Government will now come under the direct supervision of the Governor’s Office.
“At the end of the month of June, 2023, the Governor’s Office reviewed the year-to-date revenue status of the government, showing that earnings fell under the N30bn target.
“On account of that, the governor has queried all Permanent Secretaries and Heads of revenue generating agencies within government, including the Local Government Areas (LGAs), who have not met their mid-year target.
“He has ordered that they are now to come under the direct supervision of the Governor’s Office to ensure the attainment of the N62b target at the end of the year.”
Signed:
Crusoe Osagie
Special Adviser, Media Projects
13 July, 2023
