The Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) has successfully conducted a comprehensive onboarding and training programme for haulage fee agents and road enforcement officers across the state as part of efforts to reform revenue collection within the haulage sector.
The initiative is aimed at standardizing haulage fee administration, eliminating multiple taxation, and reducing the operational burden often experienced by transporters and haulage operators on Imo roads.
Addressing participants during the programme, the Executive Chairman of IIRS, Justice R. Okoye, emphasized the importance of professionalism, transparency, and accountability in the discharge of their duties.
He stated that the initiative is aimed at easing the burden on transporters. All agents and enforcers must comply strictly with approved procedures, issue official receipts for every transaction, and refrain from any form of harassment, intimidation, or illegal collection,” he stated.
The technical session was facilitated by Cyber One System, IIRS’ technical partner in alignment with the policy direction of the Joint Tax Board. Participants received practical training on the digital revenue platform and were taken through the three key pillars of tax administration: Enumeration, Collection, and Enforcement.
A major highlight of the programme was the unveiling of the CHRL Tag, an electronic identification tag designed for haulage vehicles with a lifespan of up to ten years. The team also conducted a practical demonstration on the installation and operational use of the device.
IIRS reiterated that agents are prohibited from collecting fees outside designated routes or without valid documentation. The newly introduced system ensures that transporters pay the approved haulage fee only once per trip through a transparent, accountable, and technology-driven process.
The onboarding programme concluded with the formal certification and deployment of participating agents and enforcement officers, marking another significant step in IIRS’ commitment to improving revenue administration, enhancing compliance, and creating a more business-friendly environment in Imo State.