The Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has pledged to prioritise massive revenue generation from property taxes to enhance development across Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) if approved.
He noted that efficient resource mobilisation through these measures would generate substantial funds to meet development target, across districts and municipalities.
Mr Ibrahim made these assertions when he appeared before Parliament's Appointments Committee yesterday.
According to him, the potential of property rates remains untapped, and leveraging this resource could transform local economies. "Since 2009, all Ministers of Local Government have complained about property rates.
