Olufunke Aladejare
THE Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) and leaders of the various in-house unions of Ekiti State University, EKSU, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU) have established a 14-man joint committee to investigate EKSU staff grievances regarding tax payments.
This resolution was reached during a meeting with union leaders on Monday at Head Office of EKIRS in Ado-Ekiti.
The Joint Action Congress of the Staff Unions of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti had raised concerns in a statement issued last week over what it described as “unjustified tax demands,” prompting EKIRS management to call for a meeting.
Briefing journalists after the meeting, EKIRS Chairman, Olaniran Olatona, explained that the 14-man committee comprises seven professionals from EKIRS and seven from EKSU, who are thoroughly bred in economics, taxation and accounting.
He stated that the committee would thoroughly examine the issue, establish peace and find a mutually beneficial solution.
ASUU Chairman, EKSU Branch, Professor Sola Afolayan, commended EKIRS management for convening the meeting, describing it as thoughtful.
Professor Afolayan expressed hope that the committee would conduct due diligence and develop workable solutions to resolve the tax issues.
Ekiti State Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, had also commended the parties for embracing dialogue rather than confrontation.
He reiterated Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s commitment to creating a peaceful environment where all residents can thrive.
