Ondo to deploy digital payment platform to streamline revenue collection 

…initiative will promote ease of doing business- Aiyedatiwa 

The Ondo State government has concluded arrangements to deploy a digital platform to streamline the collection of taxes and other government-related payments.

Speaking after a demonstration meeting with the firm, BBA Consult Limited, at the Governor’s office in Akure, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving revenue collection through innovation.

He stated that the new platform would not only make tax payment easier but also significantly enhance revenue generation for Ondo State.

The Governor further noted that increased revenue from this initiative would be channelled into critical infrastructural development across the state.

According to him, with a more efficient tax and payment system that blocks leakages, the government will have the financial capacity to invest in roads, healthcare facilities, schools, and other essential public services.

Speaking on behalf of BBA Consult Limited, the Director, Maryam Abisola, explained that every taxpayer in Ondo State will now have a unique taxpayer ID linked to their personal profile, which includes essential details such as phone number, address and age.

According to her, the digital system is designed to eliminate bottlenecks associated with manual payments, ensuring seamless transactions across various sectors.

During the live demonstration, the consultant showcased how the governor, as the first registered taxpayer on the platform, could seamlessly generate and pay his annual tax bill.

The system allows users to select the government agency they are paying to and choose from multiple payment options, including card payments, bank transfers, USSD codes, or in-person payments at designated banks. After completing a transaction, taxpayers can download receipts with unique verification codes, which tax officials can authenticate via the platform.