This is as the Special Marshall Unit embarked on sensitisation of motorists on the importance of road safety during the yuletide season while targeting an increase in revenue generation into the government’s coffer.
Executive Chairman of OGIRS, Mr Olugbenga Olaleye, while addressing journalists during the sensitisation at Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Tuesday, said that the exercise was important, adding that it would ensure that motorists obtain their right papers to drive, and comply with safety rules on the road among others.
He said ‘’The exercise is a dual process; principally, to ensure the safety of road users and expand tax net through payment of appropriate road taxes. For 2024, the state has over N700b budget, this process will contribute to revenue generation for the government to deliver on its campaign promises”.
He enjoined road users to always be on the right side of the law, use the roads safely and ensure all vehicle papers were updated, while contributing their quota to building the state, through payment of other taxes due to them as taxable adults.
In his remarks, the Director, Legal Services, who is one of the Special Marshalls, said stolen vehicles and other activities that posed security risks would be detected and apprehended during the exercise.
