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Akwa Ibom Transport Sector Reports 109% Increase in State Revenue

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What happened

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The Akwa Ibom State Government reported that the transport sector generated ₦14 million weekly from daily electronic ticket sales for keke riders and minibus drivers in the Uyo metropolis. The Commissioner for Transport, Dr Anthony Luke, stated that the e-ticketing regime has helped improve the state's Internal Generated Revenue by 109 per cent since its implementation. The Ministry of Transport sells 100,946 e-tickets daily to tricycle and minibus drivers at rates of ₦200 and ₦300.

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Why it matters

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The successful electronic ticketing system allows the government to recover revenue directly from ticket sales, which is sent straight to the Single Treasury Account. This increase in Internal Generated Revenue is cited as an achievement in the transport sector.

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Who's involved

  • LukeCommissioner for Transport, who manages revenue collection for the transport sector.
  • Ministry of TransportThe government agency responsible for the transport sector and e-ticketing implementation.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Ministry of TransportSpeculative

    The Ministry of Transport could see increased funding for public services due to the rise in state Internal Generated Revenue.

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