In a bid to simplify the process of non-tax payments by residents and businesses in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to officially launch the innovative Lagos Revenue Portal on Thursday.
This was revealed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tax and Revenue, Opeyemi Ogunbo, on Monday.
Ogungbo said, “The innovative online platform is designed to simplify how Lagos residents and corporate entities perform their civic responsibilities in the form of non-tax payments, making the entire process more efficient, convenient, and secure.
“The proposed launch of the LRP is in line with the governor’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda and his continuous drive to improve the quality of life for Lagosians.”
“As earlier established with the e-Tax platform for all tax payments managed by the LIRS. LRP is another milestone in the administration of our governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
“The LRP scheduled to be launched by Mr Governor on Thursday, August 15, 2024, represents a significant leap towards modernizing our revenue collection system.”
Meanwhile, he stressed that the advanced technology will streamline the state’s census process, making it a more user-friendly and accessible self-service portal for all Lagosians.
According to Ogungbo, the LRP consolidates all bills and payments in Lagos State across ministries, departments, and agencies in the state, making it a one-stop shop for all taxpayers.
He added that the portal will enable Lagos residents to manage, print bills, and make payments online through multiple channels available.
According to the governor, the portal will ensure secure and seamless payment processing, ensuring both the safety and efficiency of transactions. At the same time, he added that through the portal, all payers will receive receipts of their income immediately upon successful payment and can seamlessly verify these receipts to avoid payments ending up in the wrong hands.
“Additionally, the portal facilitates easy payer registration, so individuals and businesses can now register as payers and access their profiles online, simplifying the entire registration process,” Ogungbo explained.
He also noted that the LRP also allows for modification and cancellation requests. Payers can request to modify or cancel payments, thus significantly reducing errors and disputes across the transaction value chain, payers, banks, and MDAs.
He further added, “A comprehensive view of payments and receipts is another valuable feature of the portal. Users can view and download their payment history (remittance statement) and receipts, providing easy access to their records.
“LRP is available on both secure web and mobile application channels. This will allow taxpayers to access the portal on the go, making it even more convenient. The portal is designed to allow for seamless integrations with current and future technologies; thereby, allowing for scalability, robustness, confidentiality, and data integrity without compromising data privacy regulations.
“The LRP is a significant step towards modernizing revenue collection and administration in Lagos State, by providing a user-friendly, efficient, and secure platform, the government aims to increase compliance, promote transparency, ensure efficient service delivery, and grow revenue for developmental projects.”
Further development of the portal, according to Ogungbo, is expected to impact the state’s tax administration system.
“We are committed to continuously improving LRP to meet the needs of our citizens and businesses in Lagos State,” he added.
