The FCTA has approved an N242.8 million investment for a Microsoft 365 licence intended to digitize the FCT-IRS operations. The investment aims to automate manual processes, improve internal communication, and reduce paper usage. This move aligns with the government’s objective to enhance revenue generation in the Federal Capital Territory.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sanctioned an investment of N242.8 million to procure a Microsoft 365 licence, aimed at digitizing the operations of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). This decision was announced by Mr. Michael Ango, Acting Executive Chairman of FCT-IRS, during a meeting presided over by Minister Nyesom Wike in Abuja.
Mr. Ango asserted that the FCTA is dedicated to investing in technology to enhance revenue generation and collection efficiency in the FCT. He noted, “This is also one of those investments in technology that the FCT is undertaking. The licence, if procured, will enhance our ability to move most of our manual processes into automated processes. It will enhance our ability to communicate within our offices.”
The Microsoft 365 licence will facilitate the automation of numerous manual processes within the service, thereby enhancing internal communication and operational efficiency. It will additionally contribute to a reduction in paper usage and enable improved record-keeping by allowing the storage of essential documents in the cloud. Ango emphasized that these digitization initiatives would significantly improve the FCT-IRS’s operations, aligning with the government’s objective to increase revenue for the Federal Capital Territory’s development under Mr. Wike’s administration.
In conclusion, the FCTA’s approval of N242.8 million for the Microsoft 365 licence is a strategic move towards digitizing the FCT-IRS operations. This investment will not only improve internal communication and operational efficiency but will also align with the government’s commitment to enhancing revenue generation. The shift to automated processes is expected to significantly benefit the management of records and reduce paper usage, thereby supporting sustainable practices.
Original Source: newscentral.africa
