The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has teamed up with the Joint Tax Board to introduce a new tax sticker for 2025 that makes it easier for vehicles to be taxed when traveling between states.
In a recent announcement, OGIRS explained that this new sticker initiative is designed to help increase the state’s revenue, reduce the number of different road tax stickers vehicles need, and streamline how businesses operate.
During a conference held in the city of Abeokuta, Olugbenga Olaleye, the executive chairman of OGIRS, emphasized the importance of launching this sticker every year. He mentioned that this practice not only raises awareness about the stickers but also helps prevent the use of fake ones, an issue that has been a concern since 2022. Olaleye was represented at the event by Hezekiah Sobayo, the Director of Field Operations, who pointed out that while initiatives like this might face difficulties, it’s crucial for everyone to work together to make Ogun State and Nigeria a better place.
Sobayo mentioned a commitment to supporting vendors—those who sell the stickers—by addressing the challenges they face in the sales process.
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Olaleye also clarified that the Joint Tax Board doesn’t actually collect the revenue from these stickers; instead, their role is to oversee and regulate how the tax collection process is managed.
In addition, it was shared that the new 2025 tax stickers have upgraded features to make them easily recognizable compared to previous versions.
Oluyomi Dawodu, the Director of Other Taxes at OGIRS, thanked the vendors for their support of this initiative. She highlighted how well OGIRS has collaborated with the State Ministry of Environment and all 20 local governments in Ogun State to sell these stickers effectively. Dawodu urged vendors to make sure every sticker they sell is properly registered to comply with the regulations.
Vendor representatives Niyi Adebanjo and Jamiu Bello praised OGIRS and the Joint Tax Board for launching this initiative and expressed their commitment to increasing the sales of the stickers. They also requested that the authorities look into the challenges vendors face when operating within and between states.
