Edo Bans Union Dues Collection At Haulage Fee Points
By Osehobo Ofure, Benin-City
It is now illegal for prohibited unions to continue collecting dues at haulage fee points across Edo State.
Executive Chairman of the Edo Inland Revenue Service, (EIRS), Hon. Oladele Bankole-Balogun, who stated this in a statement he signed.
Mr Bankole-Balogun expressed concern over reports that certain unions had been illegally collecting dues and issuing tickets at designated haulage fee collection points.
He said: “This practice is unacceptable,” the statement read, adding that only authorized revenue collectors are permitted to collect haulage fees through the issuance of revenue scratch cards”.
He explained the rationale behind the decision emphasizing that haulage fee points must remain dedicated to their primary purpose.
“By restricting haulage fee points to their intended function, we minimize confusion and promote smoother operations,” he said.
He further stated that unions must now adopt alternative methods for collecting dues from their members.
“The government is committed to working with unions to ensure peace and orderliness in Edo State,” he added.
To ensure compliance, the EIRS boss says he has notified security agencies of the new policy and directed them to enforce appropriate sanctions against violators.
“All stakeholders should take note of this directive and comply accordingly,” the statement urged.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to efficient revenue collection and improved operational transparency,” the statement concluded.
