Lagos moves to curb multiple taxes

 

Lagos State government has assured stakeholders in the tourism sector that it will harmonise tax payment to ease tax burden on them and Lagosians generally.

Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, Special Adviser to the governor on Tax AbdulKabir Ogungbo; Chairman of the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS), Ayodele Subair, and others, gave the assurance at a stakeholders’ engagement with operators in the hospitality sector.

The commissioner said the government is committed to creating an enabling environment for the hospitality sector to thrive because the sector plays a vital role in the state’s economic development.

She called for cooperation as the ministry review its policy frameworks to make the industry data driven through technology and new innovation.

Mrs. Benson-Awoyinka, who affirmed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to develop the sector, said: “Our policy frameworks are being continually reviewed to ensure they support growth, innovation, and sustainability. We are also focused on improving infrastructure, enhancing security, and promoting Lagos as a prime tourist destination”.

Director-General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola; General Manager of the Lagos State Parking Authority, Mrs. Olabisi Adelabu, Special Adviser to the governor on Transport, Sola Giwa and others, who discussed ‘Enhancing Compliance in the Hospitality Sector’, harped on corporation among stakeholders.

They reiterated the need for business owners to work with the government to provide enabling environment that is safe and conductive for businesses to thrive.

Harping on the need to address multiple taxes, the panelists sought a business owner’s corporation in tackling the menace.

Ogungbo specifically said Governor Sanwo-Olu will soon unveil a new platform to harmonise various tax payments which will block all avenues for multiple taxation.

Mojola, Giwa and Adelabu admonished stakeholders to always operate within the confines of the law.

 

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