Chairman of the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue (RSBIR), Mrs Onene Oshoko, has enjoined both individuals and companies in the state to endeavour to keep all conditions and terms as it affects tax payment.

Mrs Oshoko spoke during a one-day stakeholders forum titled: “Tax Talk, Stakeholders Roles and expectation,” in Port Harcourt at the weekend.

She noted that all could contribute to the development of the state through their sincerity in tax payment.

The internal revenue boss explained that the people could as well benefit from the system, saying that tax payers monies were not meant for any individual or group.

She also blamed part of the problems associated with tax payment on communication gap between tax payers and RSBIR management while calling for partnership in order to enable them pay taxes.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Chamberline Peterside said tax was important and should not be evaded.

He reasoned that since tax was a leading factor in economic investment, all hands must be on deck in order to keep the ship afloat.

Peterside hinted that, though tax payment alone could not invoke the needed investment in the state, he asserted that with the government’s effort, the desired goal might be achieved.

The commissioner hinted on the dangers of relying on federal allocation only, adding that to generate revenue through tax payment was also very important.

He therefore called on all eligible payers to see tax payment as necessary, while he lauded the RSBIR management for a job well done.