In his resolve to ensure equal opportunity and transparency in revenue streams, the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, on Tuesday, hosted a second public bid auction for revenue agents.
The event which took place at Government House, Awka was tagged ‘flying revenue streams’ by government.
Statement from the press secretary to Soludo, Christian Aburime,states that the revenue streams that were up for public bid included; Statewide Gaming and Lotto Fee Collection, Statewide Public Toilet and Convenient Tolls, Statewide Abbatoir Fees and Statewide Car Wash.
The Chairman of Anambra Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), Mr Richard Madiebo stressed that the public bid affords the people of Anambra a chance to contribute their expertise in helping the state to increase its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
“In the first rule, there is an opening price for a revenue head and you are given the opportunity for bidding. The highest bidder and 9 others will be selected. Winners will be given condition of payment and should they fail to meet up, it would be given to the next person,” he said.
The AIRS boss said the annual fees paid for application is N50,000. Sports betting N5 Million, Lotto new entrance N10 million, Promotions N500,000, Scratch Cards N500,000, Casinos N10 Million, Slots N250,000, Pool Promoters N1.5 million, Pool Agents N5000, Raffle N40,000 among others.
After a successful public bid, Governor Soludo said that the event is a demonstration of the Anambra spirit noting that surely, change must come.
“We must build a liveable and prosperous homeland. Everyone has something to contribute towards this vision. We are trying to build a connection between the citizens and the Government. We have been employed as an agent to work for you.”
Governor Soludo thanked the bidders for participating and wished them all a safe trip back to their various destinations.
