Chamber Urges Anambra Govt To Address Multiple Taxes

The President, Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Dr Tim Anosike, has urged Anambra Government to address multiple taxes and levies in the state.

Anosike, who gave the advice in an interview with The Tide source in Onitsha recently said unless the problems were addressed, they would drive away potential investors to the state.

“Addressing the issue of multiple taxes and levies in the state, which will include streamlining/publishing the approved regime of taxes and the authorised collection agencies, is very essential.

“The measure will not only improve the revenue base of the state government, but will also checkmate incidence of illegal tax/levy collection in the state.

“Let this problem be tackled once and for all in this state,’’ he said.

The chamber boss, however, lauded the state government for pursuing its four-point agenda, adding that the effort was gradually yielding the needed dividends to residents of Anambra.

“We are happy that the strategic four-point-agenda of Governor Willie Obiano is on course with the spate of development going on in key sectors throughout the state.’’

According to him, road construction; tourism infrastructure; agricultural and rural development, including provision of enabling environment for business operation and healthy living of the people are steadily receiving adequate attention.