As part of measures to boost internally generated revenue (IGR), Ogun State government has resolved to install Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to monitor transactions at toll points.
The objective, according to the government, is to curb illegal ticketing, as well as create synergy between haulage operators and business groups. Such include United Association of Gravel and Sand Dealers, First Nigerian Tippers Associations, Trucks Owners Association as well as Nigeria Union of Mines Workers.
Consultant to the government on finance, Lekan Onamusi disclosed this during a recent geological services stakeholders’ meeting, held in Abeokuta, the state capital.
According to Onamusi, anyone caught with illegal ticket would be handled in accordance with the provisions of the law, noting that, ‘’we are making frantic effort to reduce the bottlenecks militating against the ease of doing business in Ogun State”.
“People paying monies into government’s coffer must make sure that illegal ticketing is eradicated,’’ said Onamusi.
Also, consultant to the state government on commerce and industry, Sola Arobieke insisted that toll points’ leakages must be blocked, in order to boost the state’s IGR.
She urged members of the associations to be patient, as the new administration would tackle challenges being faced by the associations and also erect signposts at all toll points.
Permanent secretary, Lydia Fajounbo said the purpose of the stakeholders’ meeting was to identify challenges on the field and possible approach to resolving them.
