Reported by: Ijeoma G. | Edited by: Henry Owen
A high-level delegation from the Zamfara State Ministry of Finance has embarked on a knowledge-exchange visit to the Lagos State Ministry of Finance, seeking to gain deeper insight into the implementation and management of the Lagos State Land Use Charge (LUC) — a model widely recognized for boosting revenue efficiency and transparency in Nigeria.
The team from Zamfara, led by Dr. Yakubu Sanusi, was warmly received by the Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyemi, who commended the delegation for choosing Lagos as a reference point for fiscal reform and innovation.
Mr. Oluyemi explained that the Land Use Charge serves as a unified property tax system that consolidates multiple levies into one streamlined payment. He said the initiative has become a vital source of internally generated revenue for Lagos State, helping fund infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social development projects.
“Paying the Land Use Charge is a civic duty that enables the government to meet the needs of its growing population,” Oluyemi said.
“Lagos has demonstrated leadership in tax reform through transparency, technology, and citizen engagement — and we are always ready to share our experience with sister states.”
He further highlighted how Lagos leverages digital platforms and data-driven assessments to ensure fairness and accuracy in property taxation, while minimizing revenue leakages and promoting compliance.
In his remarks, Dr. Sanusi praised Lagos for its openness and willingness to share practical strategies that have made the Land Use Charge successful.
“This visit has been very insightful,” he said. “We’ve learned valuable lessons that will help us improve revenue generation and fiscal discipline in Zamfara State. We intend to adapt these best practices to our own context.”
The visit also focused on how effective tax communication and citizen education contribute to increased voluntary compliance and greater accountability in public finance.
The Zamfara-Lagos exchange underscores a growing spirit of collaboration among Nigerian states, as subnational governments increasingly look to share expertise, adopt innovations, and strengthen internally generated revenue (IGR) systems to reduce reliance on federal allocations.
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Reported by: Ijeoma G. | Edited by: Henry Owen
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