As part of efforts to enhance its revenue drive, the Lagos state government will on Thursday, August 15th. 2024 launch its online portal for revenue collection.

Special Adviser to the governor on Taxation and Revenue, Mr. Abdul-Kabir Opeyemi Ogungbo disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos.

According to him, he said the proposed launch of the online portal is in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s vision to improve the quality of live for Lagos residents.

He said: “I stand before you today to announce the proposed launch of the
Lagos Revenue Portal (LRP) which is in line with Mr. Governor’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ agenda and his
continuous drive to improve the quality of life for Lagosians, This innovative 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.”

Ogungbo also said: “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 Olusola Sanwo-Olu
The LRP is scheduled to be launched by Mr. Governor on Thursday, 15th of August 2024, represents a significant leap towards modernizing our 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.”. He said.

“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
both safe and efficient.” He also further.

“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 request. 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 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.” He stated.

“This one stop provides Lagosians with timely support and promotes Ease-of-doing-
business within the State, therefore enhancing their overall experience.”

“In conclusion, 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, efficient service
delivery and grow revenue for developmental projects.”

“As the portal continues to evolve, it is expected to impact on the state’s revenue administration
system. We are committed to continuously improving LRP to meet the needs of our citizens and
businesses in Lagos State.”