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The Mayor of Idemili North Local Government Area, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka (Ochendo), has flagged off the Digital Enumeration and Collection of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the LGA.

The flag-off took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the INLGA Secretariat in Ogidi, Anambra State, shortly after the completion of intensive training for Digital IGR Enumerators and Collectors selected from all the political wards and communities in Idemili North.

Speaking through the Secretary of INLGA, Hon. Paul Chidubem Okoye, the Mayor stated that the initiative aligns with Governor Chukwuma Soludo's directive to digitalize IGR collection. He added that the process includes the enumeration and collection of data on all residents and properties within Idemili North.

He noted that over 80 personnel engaged as Digital IGR Enumerators and Collectors by the LGA would be lifted out of the labor market and empowered, adding that actual data collection would commence within the week.

"On behalf of Ochendo Idemili, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka, the Mayor of Idemili North LGA, I welcome you today. We have completed the training process for Digital Enumeration and IGR Collection.

"Today, we are flagging off this initiative to enable the revenue team to go into the field to commence data acquisition, enumeration, and subsequently, the automated collection of revenue for INLGA.

"We believe that the knowledge you have acquired over the past weeks of training will be of great benefit to the LGA, thereby transforming our IGR base for the better. This initiative aligns with Governor Soludo's zero-tolerance policy for cash revenue collection.

"Idemili North is taking the lead with this initiative. I don’t think any other LGA in Anambra State has implemented what we are doing now. Idemili North is always a pacesetter. You are going out there as good ambassadors of INLGA. Do not deviate from the training you have received. Go out there and do the job to make our Mayor, Ochendo, Idemili North, our Governor, Odenigbo Global, and Anambra State proud," he said.

He further instructed the field workers to be ready to begin work before Friday, stating that proper documentation for their identity cards and uniforms was ongoing. "Our dress code is a blue top with an ash face cap, paired with black or blue jeans. It will make you unique and presentable," he added.

Other dignitaries present at the event included the wife of the INLGA Mayor, Mrs. Nkwoka, and the INLGA Chief of Staff, Hon. Chukwunonso Dim (Udala Mbaukwu), among others.