The Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) today held a sensitization and onboarding meeting with the Interim Management Committee on Markets (MTA) as part of efforts to deepen stakeholder engagement and ensure the successful implementation of the One Community One Revenue Agent (OCORA) Initiative across markets in the state.
The meeting was convened to familiarize the committee with the objectives of the initiative and secure its support and collaboration in driving its implementation within the market community.
Mr. Ugo, the Head of Presumptive Tax, described the OCORA Initiative, as a strategic intervention of the Imo State Government, championed by the IIRS, to enhance revenue administration, improve taxpayer enumeration, and strengthen tax compliance within the informal sector.
He explained that the initiative is designed to expand the tax net through community-based revenue agents who possess a good understanding of their assigned areas. According to him, agents will be deployed to locations where they are familiar with the environment and the people, thereby ensuring effective taxpayer engagement, accurate data collection, and improved service delivery.
Members of the committee actively participated in the interactive session, seeking clarification on various aspects of the initiative, including its implementation framework, operational procedures, and expected impact on market activities. The concerns and questions raised were comprehensively addressed, giving participants a clearer understanding of the programme and its benefits.
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment by both parties to work collaboratively towards the successful rollout of the OCORA Initiative. The engagement forms part of the broader efforts of the Imo State Government and the IIRS to strengthen revenue generation, promote voluntary tax compliance, and foster transparency, accountability, and efficiency in tax administration across the state.
The Imo State Internal Revenue Service (IIRS) today held a sensitization and onboarding meeting with the Interim Management Committee on Markets (MTA) as part of efforts to deepen stakeholder engagement and ensure the successful implementation of the One Community One Revenue Agent (OCORA) Initiative across markets in the state.
The meeting was convened to familiarize the committee with the objectives of the initiative and secure its support and collaboration in driving its implementation within the market community.
Mr. Ugo, the Head of Presumptive Tax, described the OCORA Initiative, as a strategic intervention of the Imo State Government, championed by the IIRS, to enhance revenue administration, improve taxpayer enumeration, and strengthen tax compliance within the informal sector.
He explained that the initiative is designed to expand the tax net through community-based revenue agents who possess a good understanding of their assigned areas. According to him, agents will be deployed to locations where they are familiar with the environment and the people, thereby ensuring effective taxpayer engagement, accurate data collection, and improved service delivery.
Members of the committee actively participated in the interactive session, seeking clarification on various aspects of the initiative, including its implementation framework, operational procedures, and expected impact on market activities. The concerns and questions raised were comprehensively addressed, giving participants a clearer understanding of the programme and its benefits.
The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment by both parties to work collaboratively towards the successful rollout of the OCORA Initiative. The engagement forms part of the broader efforts of the Imo State Government and the IIRS to strengthen revenue generation, promote voluntary tax compliance, and foster transparency, accountability, and efficiency in tax administration across the state.