Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has charged the State Board of Internal Revenue Service to exceed N95 billion target of the expected IGR for 2023 budget by expanding the State tax net through bringing in more businesses in the informal sector.
The Governor gave the charge during the inauguration of the Chairman, Executive Directors and members of the Board in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
From available statistics, Delta State ranked fourth in this year’s internally generated revenue for the first quarter.
At the inauguration, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori who appreciated the Board’s achievements also charged the new Board members with the responsibility of surpassing the achievements of the previous board and ensure the financial stability of the state.
The Governor said his administration will account for every money that accrues to it by ensuring that they are well spent on meaningful developmental projects that will positively impact on the living conditions of the people.
Members of the new board led by its chairman Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata were full of appreciation and pledged to accomplish the objective.
Also in attendance was the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor.
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