As part of efforts to digitise and streamline revenue collection to aid transparency, fintech and payment switch, eTranzact International Plc, has announced its innovative payment and collection platform designed for the Edo State Signage and Advertising Agency (EDSAA) during the Stakeholders Engagement Summit in Edo State.

Deputy Managing Director, eTranzact, Hakeem Adeniji-Adele, praised EDSAA’s forward-thinking approach, noting that it is the first state agency to adopt such a robust digital revenue collection system.

He noted that the partnership with EDSAA represents a bold step toward transparency, efficiency and cost savings in governance. Expressing pride at delivering innovative financial solutions that empower governments and businesses, he said he looks forward to more collaborations that drive progress.

The Stakeholders Engagement Summit brought together key players in the State’s outdoor advertising and signage sector to witness the launch of the integrated payment system which streamlines revenue collection, ensures transparency, efficiency and accessibility for practitioners.

Stakeholders lauded the General Manager of EDSAA, Osayanmo Aigbuobasimwin, for sanitising the state’s outdoor advertising space and partnering with eTranzact.

Executive Chair, Edo State Internal Revenue Service, Otunba Oladele Bankole-Balogun, commended the collaboration, highlighting its role in creating a harmonised and secure payment ecosystem.

According to him, the platform enables outdoor practitioners easily pay rentals and set up signage, signaling that the State is ready for business. He urged private sector stakeholders to leverage the enabling environment fostered by such initiatives to drive economic growth.