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Ekiti Leads Other States In Revenue Generation

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By Ayodele Oni

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For the second year running, Ekiti has been identified as one of the State’s which attract foreign investment and contribute to the country’s capital importation this year.

This was contained in the first Quarter of 2024, January – March, report of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

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Others on top record of the NBS are Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Recall that Ekiti and the FCT were among the 10 states that achieved the same feat in 2023.

Also in its latest report for the year 2024, the Joint Tax Board, (JTB) said that Ekiti State leads others in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) increment.

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Other states which are above average in revenue generation are Kwara, Plateau and Kogi.

Recently Governor Biodun Oyebanji led delegation of top government officials, business community and political office holders on tour of the United States (US) to attract foreign investors to the state.

Reactions have been trailing the feat recorded by the state as people said “This success story reflects Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration proactive measures and policies, which are promoting economic stability and stimulating conducive environment for Foreign Investment.

“This is as a result of significant improvement in our reporting and innovative collections.”

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