Abia Govt. bans revenue agents as from 2017

Abia State Government has issued a ban on the use of ‘agents’ in collection of the state’s revenue from January 2017.

The government attributed that this measure is to help increase Internally Generated Revenue for 2017 fiscal year.

This was made known in a statement signed by the State’s Deputy Governor, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, who is also the Chairman of the State’s Internally Generated Revenue Council.

The statement reads: “This is to inform all concerned that, the IGR Policy of the state did not provide for appointment of revenue agents.

“MDAs are by this notice directed not to appoint any agent for the year 2017, as Abia State Government will not be held liable for any contravention.

“All Revenue matters must be directed to the IGR council. Please be guided.

“Henceforth, Abians, particularly residents of Abia and Umuahia, are advised not to make any payment to any revenue agent or “consultant” who claims to be acting on behalf of the state from the fiscal year 2017.”

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