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Oyigbo Revenue Committee Warns Against Double Taxation
The Chairman of revenue committee in Oyigbo Local Government Area, (LGA) in Rivers State, Senibo Daniel Chijindu, has organised an interactive session with legible tax payers, revenue agents and other stake holders in the area.
The interactive session which was held at the LGA headquarters on Tuesday, was to work out modalities on how to streamline taxes and other revenue generating avenues.
Addressing participants, the committee chairman said the aim of the interactive meeting was to keep tax payers abreast with current method of paying tax and doing business in the area.
According to him, the administration of the LGA Chaiman, Hon. Nwaorgu Okechukwu, frowns at double taxation. He therefore, warns touts to stop impersonating and collecting taxes from unsuspecting business people, adding that anyone caught shall face the full wrath of the law.
“I urge all legible tax payers to be law abiding and often do the needful as at when due.
“You are aware, payment of revenue as at when due will help in infrastructural development.
“ It is important to note that Internally Generated Revenue ( IGR) is imperative for us to make headway and achieve our desired aims and objectives”, Senibo Chijindu said.
He thanked relevant stateholders in the industry for attending the meeting in spite of the short notice.
Earlier, the Legal Adviser of the LGA, Barrister Stephen Nwaeke, advised tax payers to always pay their tax promptly, saying that the penalties of tax evasion could be unimaginable
He further warned tax agents against illegal duplication of payment receipts.
The legal adviser commended the revenue committee for doing a good job interims of revenue generation.
By: Tonye Orabere
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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