The Ogun State Government has taken decisive action against a prominent event centre in Ijebu Igbo, sealing the popular Buruji Kashamu Omo Ilu Hall over an alleged failure to settle a significant tax liability.
The sealed facility owes the state government the sum of N7,500,000 in outstanding land use charges.
The enforcement action, which took place on Wednesday, was not an abrupt move. The management of the hall was served a formal demand letter from the OGIRS over two months ago, granting them a grace period to clear the debt or enter into a payment arrangement.
“The management was given ample opportunity to comply,” an OGIRS official stated. “The initial letter was followed by several reminders and warnings. Their refusal to heed these instructions left the government with no other option but to enforce the law. This is a matter of principle and a clear signal that no individual or entity is above their civic fiscal responsibilities.”
The Omo Ilu Hall, named after the late political figure Buruji Kashamu, is a major social and event hub in Ijebu Igbo, frequently hosting weddings, conferences, and political gatherings. Its sudden closure has sent ripples through the community, leaving numerous event planners scrambling for alternative venues.
This move by the Ogun State Government is seen as part of a broader, intensified drive to boost its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). In recent months, the state has tightened enforcement mechanisms against tax defaulters, targeting both corporate entities and high-net-worth individuals with undeclared or underpaid liabilities.
As of the time of this report, the hall remains under lock. It is understood that the facility will only be reopened upon the full payment of the outstanding N7.5 million debt or the reaching of a formal and acceptable settlement agreement with the state revenue authority.
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