Residents of Ondo State in Nigeria will have to pay N1,000 (One thousand naira) annually to fund education in the state.
The government stated that the education development levy is aimed at providing quality education and improving the standard of living of people in the state.
The levy is expected to be paid by all taxable adults in the state, including civil servants, business owners, artisans, and other individuals who have a source of income.
The government of Ondo State has also stated that the education development levy is mandatory, and failure to pay will attract penalties.
The announcement of this levy has generated mixed reactions from the people of the state, with some expressing support for the initiative while others have criticized it, citing concerns about how the funds will be managed and the impact it will have on low-income earners.
