The Kogi state government has unveiled the implementation of the Land Use Charge Law 2024, aimed at streamlining revenue collection and promoting transparency.
According to the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, Alhaji Salihu Enehe, the Land Use Charge is a crucial step towards boosting revenue for local governments and fostering data-driven decision-making. The charge is expected to pave the way for smart city development and job creation in the state.
Enehe emphasized that taxation is not just a levy, but an investment in the state’s future. He noted that the ongoing tax reforms aim to promote transparency and ensure that all stakeholders contribute their fair share towards the state’s development.
The Kogi State Government has also commissioned a 60KVA solar-powered cold room and distributed Solar Direct Drive refrigerators and cooking utensils to selected primary healthcare centers across the state. This initiative is aimed at improving immunization coverage and promoting maternal and child nutrition.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adeiza Abdullazeez, described the initiative as a “significant leap forward” in the state’s efforts to enhance routine immunization and maternal-child nutrition. He urged stakeholders to remain committed to the shared vision of a healthier and more resilient Kogi.
The Executive Director of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Musa Mu’azu, explained that the initiative aims to strengthen immunization services and ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children. He noted that recipient PHCs were selected based on critical needs, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas with low routine immunization coverage.
The state government has also distributed cooking utensils to 19 local government areas, with five PHCs in each, totaling 95 PHCs. These utensils will aid food demonstrations during antenatal care services, which are crucial in promoting maternal, infant, and young child nutrition.
The Vaccine Security and Logistics Consultant for the United Nations Children’s Fund, Olumide Adeyeye, commended the Kogi State Government for its commitment to healthcare improvement. He noted that the initiative would have a lasting impact on residents’ well-being.
