The Ogun State Government has called on Haulage Consultants and Agents across its 20 local government to show more commitment to the revenue generation drive of the present administration to avoid sanctions.
This warning was given by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Olu. Ola. Aikulola, who described his meeting with Corporate Haulage Revenue Consultants and Agents in Abeokuta as instructive and compelling in view of the present realities.
Dr. Aikulola noted that revenue is the blood of the government without which investment in health,education and security, among others cannot be realised, pointing out that corporate and road haulage collection cannot be taken for granted.
Lamenting the amount realised so far in 2023 from haulage, the Permanent Secretary said that it is a far cry from expectation, just as he added that revenue collection is an important benchmark for rating government agency’s performance.
He, therefore, warned that any haulage Consultant or Agent whose performance is below expectation would be sanctioned accordingly, assuring that government would on its part remain committed to paying commission to them as and when due.
Earlier, the Director, Geological Services in the Ministry, Mr. Lekan Eniolawun, said the Consultants at the inception of their engagement were informed of regular meeting with the management of the Ministry to give them the opportunity of sharing their challenges on the field, adding that it would also help the performance review of each company.
Speaking on behalf of the Consultants, Mr. Kayode Sijuade, who appreciated the Permanent Secretary and his team for providing the needed leadership, said a regular enforcement reminder to companies on their payment would be helpful in boosting revenue.
