The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have reached a compromise over the proposed Road Tax Enforcement that had previously caused tension between both parties.

The agreement was reached on Thursday during a meeting between EKIRS management and NANS leadership, including representatives from the Joint Campus Committee (JCC), Ekiti Axis, and the NANS South-West (Zone D) Coordinator.

The dispute began when EKIRS issued a communique declaring the use of NANS number plates illegal as part of its planned Road Tax Enforcement initiative. This declaration had sparked disagreement with the student body.

Joint Verification System

Following Thursday's resolution, NANS leadership has agreed to collaborate with EKIRS to develop a joint verification system and maintain an updated database of authorized number plate holders. This partnership aims to assist in identifying and arresting unauthorized users of NANS number plates.

EKIRS management clarified that the enforcement notice was issued primarily due to security concerns, specifically to curb impersonation and fraudulent use of institutional identifiers such as NANS number plates.

In a show of goodwill following the successful resolution, the student leaders passed a vote of confidence on the EKIRS leadership, commending their professionalism, transparency, and commitment to peaceful resolution of the issue.

This agreement represents a positive step in addressing security concerns while respecting the institutional identity of student organizations in Ekiti State.