The Anambra state government, southern Nigeria, has launched a tax enforcement task force to ensure adequate compliance to tax remittance in the state.
Unveiling the enforcement team in Awka, the state capital, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Comrade Celestine Anere revealed that the move is in line with Professor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of ridding the state of touts and illegal revenue collectors.
He also stated that they will help ensure that citizens and organisations pay their taxes as and when due.
Speaking further at the occasion,Comrade Anere noted that the enforcement teams are charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the state is livable, healthy and tax compliant.
He encouraged the team to ensure strict compliance to all government policies and guidelines and shun victimisation of any kind.
