BENIN CITY: The Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) has commenced the roll-out of an enhanced Central Billing System (CBS), signalling a fresh push to consolidate the state’s record-breaking revenue performance and further tighten its revenue assurance framework.
The upgraded platform, integrated into the existing Edo Revenue Administration System (ERAS), was formally presented during a one-day technical demonstration attended by representatives of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) across the state.
The initiative comes on the heels of the state’s historic Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) performance of over N100 billion in 2025. Executive Chairman of EIRS, Otunba Oladele Bankole-Balogun said that the deployment of the enhanced CBS was a deliberate policy decision approved by Governor Monday Okpebholo, as part of broader efforts to strengthen revenue governance.
Bankole-Balogun disclosed that Edo State recorded N109 billion in IGR in 2025, describing the figure as a significant improvement on the previous year’s collection. He attributed the growth to focused leadership, institutional reforms and the collective commitment of stakeholders within the state’s revenue ecosystem.
According to him, the upgraded CBS is designed to deepen transparency, block leakages and improve efficiency in assessment, collection and accounting processes.
He stressed that the reform aligns with the administration’s vision of building a financially resilient and economically vibrant Edo State.
The EIRS chairman noted that the Service remains committed to continuous reform and technological innovation to keep pace with modern revenue administration standards.
He urged MDA officials to align fully with the new system, embrace digital processes and uphold strict accountability in revenue management.
Participants at the session commended the Revenue Service for the initiative and pledged their support for the seamless integration of the enhanced billing system across government institutions, while also calling for sustained engagement and capacity-building to maximise its impact.
