FUL Vice Chancellor Meets Kogi Revenue Chairman Over Staff Tax Complaints

The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has raised concerns over taxation issues affecting members of staff during a courtesy visit by the Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service.

The meeting, held at the Vice-Chancellor’s office in Lokoja, provided an opportunity for the revenue chief to congratulate Prof. Ibileye on his recent appointment and reaffirm the agency’s commitment to maintaining a strong working relationship with the university.

Welcoming the delegation, Prof. Ibileye thanked the revenue chairman for the visit and acknowledged the importance of maintaining productive partnerships with government institutions in Kogi State.

During the discussions, however, the Vice-Chancellor drew attention to growing complaints from staff members over what he described as excessive taxation and multiple deductions, which he said have placed significant financial pressure on workers within the university.

According to him, many employees have reported experiencing serious financial strain under the current tax structure being implemented by the state revenue authorities, a situation he said has generated anxiety among staff and affected morale across the university community.

Prof. Ibileye therefore appealed to the revenue chairman to examine the matter and facilitate dialogue that could lead to a more balanced and sustainable taxation arrangement for university staff.

Responding, the chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service commended the Vice-Chancellor for raising the concerns and acknowledged the issues affecting the university community.

He suggested that the university management formally request a meeting with the Ahmed Usman Ododo, explaining that such an engagement would provide an opportunity to thoroughly discuss the tax concerns and work towards a mutually acceptable solution.

The chairman also pledged his readiness to participate in the proposed meeting, expressing confidence that the state government would give due consideration to the concerns of the university.

He assured the Vice-Chancellor that efforts would be made to address the issues in a way that protects the welfare of staff while aligning with the state’s revenue policies.

The visit ended with both parties expressing optimism that continued engagement between the revenue service and the university would help resolve the taxation concerns and strengthen institutional cooperation.