The Kwara State Internal Revenue Service on Monday said it generated N3.2 billion in the first three months of 2016. The Executive Chairman of the service, Dr. Muritala Awodun, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in llorin on Monday.

According to Awodun, N951 million was generated in January, N1.04 billion was generated in February and N1.2 billion was achieved in March. Awodun said the service is expected to generate N6.6 billion in the first quarter of 2016.

He explained that the Service had engaged over 1,000 people, including 528 direct staff since it began operation in January. He said a labour intensive technology driven approach was adopted by engaging younger people across the state.

The Chairman of the service disclosed that consultants were also engaged to enable the service meet its set target. On local government revenue in Kwara State, Awodun said the 16 local government councils in the state generated N75 million as revenue for the first quarter of 2016.

Awodun said the service only worked with four items out of the 21 revenue generating items available. On blocking leakages, the Executive Chairman said as from May 1, citizenship application and all other payments would be done online.

He said charges at the judiciary in the state would also be reviewed to reflect the current realities. He advised residents in the state to make sure that they get the receipt of the exact amount they paid for services.

On properties enumeration, he said the state is divided into three regions to facilitate the operation of the service. He called on residents to cooperate with the service in achieving its set objective and boost the revenue profile of the state.