The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service has launched a statewide enforcement exercise aimed at improving tax compliance among residents and boosting the state’s Internally Generated Revenue. Executive Chairman Olugbenga Olaleye explained that the drive targets corporate organizations, business premises, and institutions that have failed to meet their tax obligations despite repeated notifications. He emphasized that tax payment is a civic duty essential for funding government services such as infrastructure development, education, and healthcare, and urged business owners and organizations to regularize their tax records with the revenue service.
Olaleye highlighted the agency’s commitment to professionalism, transparency, and improved service delivery. The enforcement operations will be conducted in a lawful and respectful manner, with the objective of fostering a more compliant, revenue‑driven state. Zonal Controller Godwin Okpandu represented Olaleye during the announcement, reaffirming the agency’s dedication to its goals. The exercise has already received cooperation from some taxpayers, and Zonal Controller Adebola Sorunke described the initiative as largely successful.
The revenue service plans to sustain enforcement efforts alongside ongoing taxpayer education and engagement. Head of PAYE and Compliance Bosede Opawande urged taxpayers to fulfill their obligations promptly, noting that timely tax payments are crucial for meeting revenue targets and supporting the state’s socio‑economic development. As the enforcement exercise continues, the Ogun State Internal Revenue Service aims to increase tax compliance and revenue generation, thereby enhancing funding for public projects and services and contributing to the state’s overall development. By emphasizing the importance of tax payment and providing education and support to taxpayers, the agency hopes to create a more compliant, revenue‑driven environment that benefits both the state and its residents.
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