Imo IGR to hit N1bn by December-Uwaleke …Hails Ihedioha over TSA

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Imo State Commissioner for Finance, Prof. Joe U. Uwaleke has eulogized Governor Emeka Ihedioha over the introduction of the Treasury Single Account TSA saying, the policy has helped the state to raise its Internally Generated Revenue IGR from a paltry monthly income of N250million to N877million as at close of business in October.
He said the target is to hit N1b and above before the end of December 2019.
“TSA has stalled abuses and sharp practices. “Multiple accounts was festering corruption and the new accounts policy has assisted in promoting transparency and will surely lead to optimal performance on the side of government” prof. Uwaleke submitted.
The Finance commissioner while interacting with journalists Tuesday said the IGR base of the state needs to grow higher that expectations in order to balance the challenges of infrastructure, health care, education, sports and human capital development that has plaqued the state.
He noted that Governor Ihedioha has vowed to follow due process in all things, “The governor is committed to right all wrongs through due process and good governance. He has activated Bureau for Public Enterprises. “This is to ensure that due process is followed in all government transactions” he added.

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