Soludo abolishes revenue collection by proxy in Anambra
The Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has abolished revenue collection in the state by proxy.
The abolition is part of the government’s decision to commence the implementation of a new tax and levy regime in all markets, roads and parks as from July 1, 2022.
Also, five percent of the revenue generated by any union would be given to them to manage the respective business places.
He said that henceforth, public parks owned by the government will be directly managed by government and directed that caretaker committee members in Anambra markets were forbidden from collecting revenue on behalf of government.
Soludo, who described Anambra as an alpha state, expressed optimism that in line with his campaign promises, the state would be peaceful, liveable and prosperous.
He explained that the new tax regime had become imperative as the era of revenue generation since the sale of crude oil was gradually phasing out.
He pleaded with those who would be affected by the new system to consider the larger picture of making Anambra succeed for the greater good of the people, assuring that he would quickly provide alternatives for them.
