This comes after the launch of the new digital tax system and deployment of the new payment system in Abia.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has called on all residents, particularly the business community, to fulfill their civic obligations by paying their taxes and all forms of approved levies to the state.
The governor stated this in a press release on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Kazie Uko.
This comes after the launch of the new digital tax system and deployment of the new payment system in Abia.
The statement by the CPS said, “Following the launch of the new digital tax system and subsequent deployment of the new payment system, the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, hereby enjoins all residents, particularly the business community, to fulfill their civic obligations by paying their taxes and all forms of approved levies to the State.
“The State Government, through the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Internally Generated Revenue, has been moving around to educate the public and communicate the steps and process of the new tax regime across the state.
“The general public is by this notice advised to pay their taxes and levies promptly as the new Revenue Enforcement Taskforce already set up by the Government is expected to commence operation immediately.
“For further enquiries and clarification, please call, send SMS or WhatsApp message through the IGR payment support hotlines, on: 0913 222 2180 and 09022888488.”