Launch of the E-Payment and Collection Project in Northern State

The Director General of the Ministry of Finance in Northern State, Amir Hassan Al-Bashir, inaugurated on Sunday in Dongola the “Eysali” e-payment and collection project at the Tax Authority of the state, in the presence of several central and state leaders.

During the event, the Director General of the Ministry of Finance and Manpower in Northern State emphasized the importance of the project in supporting economic, political, social, and financial activities, as well as ensuring transparent revenue collection and spending through various electronic payment methods.

He highlighted the Northern State government’s commitment to overcoming all obstacles facing the project, especially the weak telecommunications networks, in light of rebel militia attacks on power stations. He also mentioned efforts to seek alternative communication methods and activate banking applications, in which the Central Bank of Sudan has made significant progress.

He added that Northern State was the first among all states to implement the paper-based Form 15 for revenue collection during the suspension of the e-payment system, and the second state to close its final accounts for the year 2024.

He praised the efforts of the Tax Authority, the General Directorate of Accounts, and the collection offices for their vital role in enhancing revenue and facilitating the work of civil service institutions.

For his part, Dr. Abdel Mohsen Ahmed Mohamed Khair, Director of the General Directorate for E-Collection and Payment at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, stated that the “Eysali” e-payment and collection project is one of the country’s core national initiatives, contributing to the execution of its economic, social, political, and financial goals. He added that “Eysali” is a key component of the national digital transformation strategy, bringing great benefits to accountants and supporting the electronic revenue collection process.

Meanwhile, Amer Al-Tay Ibrahim, Director General of Northern State Taxes, explained that the system helps preserve cash within banks instead of circulating it among individuals. It enables the government to prioritize spending and centralize revenues in a single treasury, thus ensuring the Ministry of Finance’s authority over public funds. He affirmed that the system is advanced, effective, and well-protected against fraud.