About SCCOs
Who are SCCOs (State Consultants and Compliance Officers)?
SCCOs are officially appointed representatives who work directly with state governments to ensure compliance with the Consolidated Haulage Levy system. They assist vehicle owners with registration, provide guidance on the payment process, conduct vehicle verification, and help resolve any issues related to the haulage levy system.
What services do SCCOs provide?
SCCOs provide several key services: assisting with Haulage Tag registration, verifying payment receipts, conducting stakeholder sensitization programs, providing on-ground support at designated locations, liaising between vehicle owners and tax authorities, and helping resolve disputes or compliance issues.
How can I identify a genuine SCCO?
Every authorized SCCO carries an official ID card issued by the Joint Revenue Board. The ID card contains the officer’s photograph, name, designation, and most importantly, a QR code that can be scanned using any smartphone camera. Scanning the QR code will direct you to the official verification portal where you can confirm the officer’s identity and current authorization status. Never interact with anyone claiming to be an SCCO without verifying their ID card.
Pricing & Fees
How much is the Consolidated Haulage Levy?
The Consolidated Haulage Levy is a one-time annual payment that varies based on your vehicle type and tonnage. Trucks under 10 tonnes pay N25,000 annually, trucks between 10-20 tonnes pay N40,000, and trucks over 20 tonnes pay N60,000. This single payment replaces all previous multiple state levies.
What is the cost of the Haulage Tag?
The Haulage Tag (formerly RFID tag) costs N15,000 as a one-time registration fee. This includes the cost of the tag hardware, installation, and lifetime registration in the national database. There are no annual renewal fees for the tag itself.
Are there any additional fees or hidden charges?
No. The Consolidated Haulage Levy system was designed to be transparent. You pay the levy amount based on your vehicle category and the one-time Haulage Tag fee. There are no roadside payments, checkpoint fees, or state-specific additional charges.
Why This Initiative
Why was this initiative introduced?
The Consolidated Haulage Levy initiative was introduced to address the chaos of multiple state levies, eliminate roadside extortion, reduce corruption, and create a unified, transparent system for haulage taxation. Previously, haulage operators faced over 30 different types of levies across states, leading to increased costs, delays, and widespread extortion at checkpoints.
What problems does this solve?
This initiative solves multiple issues: eliminates multiple payments to different authorities, removes unauthorized roadside levy collection, provides digital verification to prevent forgery, reduces travel time by eliminating unnecessary stops, creates transparency in government revenue collection, and modernizes the transport sector with technology-driven solutions.
Who benefits from this system?
Everyone benefits: vehicle owners pay less overall with a single consolidated fee, operators save time at checkpoints with instant digital verification, states receive their allocated revenue share automatically, the transport sector becomes more efficient, and goods movement across the country becomes faster and more predictable.
Haulage Tags
What is a Haulage Tag?
A Haulage Tag is a smart vehicle identification device that replaces traditional paper stickers. It uses radio-frequency identification technology to enable automatic, contactless verification of your levy payment status. The tag is installed on your vehicle’s windshield and can be read by verification equipment at checkpoints without requiring you to stop.
How long does a Haulage Tag last?
The Haulage Tag hardware is designed to last for 5-7 years under normal conditions. However, the tag’s activation is linked to your annual levy payment. As long as you renew your levy payment each year, your tag remains active. If the tag is damaged or lost, you can get a replacement at any tax office for a reduced fee.
Can the Haulage Tag be transferred to another vehicle?
No. Each Haulage Tag is uniquely encoded to a specific vehicle’s plate number and registration details. If you sell your vehicle or acquire a new one, you will need to register the new vehicle for a new Haulage Tag. The tag on a sold vehicle becomes inactive once reported.
Stakeholder Sensitization
What is Stakeholder Sensitization?
Stakeholder Sensitization is an ongoing program to educate vehicle owners, fleet operators, transport unions, and other stakeholders about the Consolidated Haulage Levy system. These programs include town hall meetings, workshops at motor parks, digital awareness campaigns, and one-on-one guidance sessions conducted by SCCOs across all 36 states.
Where can I attend a sensitization program?
Sensitization programs are held regularly at major motor parks, transport union offices, state tax offices, and community centers. You can check the News section on this portal for upcoming events in your state, or contact your local SCCO for the schedule in your area.