The Ekiti State government has put owners of kiosks, stalls and counters on notice ahead of impending taxes to be imposed on them to boost the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
It has also given owners of kiosks “illegally erected” at the Fayose Market in Ado- Ekiti, a two-week ultimatum to remove them.
Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development Taelolu Otitoju said the government would soon begin collection of “ground rent” on temporary and permanent structures erected by kiosk owners.
He said the collection of the rent was one of the measures aimed at increasing the IGR.
Otitoju added that arrangements had been concluded to build four additional blocks of 40 lock-up shops at the Fayose market.
The commissioner reiterated the administration’s determination to improve the IGR, adding that the focus was to boost government’s capability to deliver more to the people.