As part of measures to tackle revenue leakages more aggressively and ensure seamless revenue payment in the state, the Lagos State Government(LASG) has unveiled the Lagos Revenue Portal (LRP), saying it will help consolidate and aggregate all its revenue bases into one channel.
The Special Adviser to the governor on Taxation and Revenue, Mr Abdulkadir Ogungbo who disclosed this yesterday said the online platform is designed to simplify how Lagos residents and corporate entities perform their civic responsibilities in form of non-tax payments, making the entire process more efficient, convenient and secure.
He said that the e-Tax platform earlier established for all tax payments managed by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), LRP, is another milestone in the Administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
Ogungbo said the platform represents a significant leap towards modernizing the state’s revenue collection system. “This advanced technology will streamline our collection processes into a more friendly and accessible self-service portal for everyone in the State.
“The LRP aggregates all Lagos State bills and payments across Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the State, making it a one-stop shop for all taxpayers; The portal allows Lagosians to manage and print their bills and make payments online through multiple available channels (Card, Bank Transfer, POS, USSD, QR Code, etc) from the comfort of their homes or offices.”
Ogungbo stressed that this eliminates the need for physical visits to Lagos State service stations and bank branches, saving time and reducing hassle for our taxpayers.
“The portal ensures secure and seamless payment processing, guaranteeing that transactions are safe and efficient. This means that every payer receives an instant revenue receipt after successful payment and also allows them to seamlessly validate these receipts to avoid paying to the wrong hands. This aspect of the LRP is critical in providing peace of mind to our taxpayers.
“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. The LRP also allows for amendment and reversal requests. Payers can request changes or reversals on their payments, which significantly reduces errors and disputes along the transaction value chain: payers, banks and MDAs.
“A comprehensive view of Payment history and receipts is another valuable portal feature. Users can view and download their payment history (remittance statement) and receipts, providing easy access to their records.’’
