Levies were imposed mainly on those of sanitation, business premises and sundry government taxes. According to report, Anambra State Government has sealed off no fewer than 25 banks and hotels operating within the state capital, Awka, for failure to pay their taxes and levies to the state.
The
facilities were sealed by the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS)
over the weekend.
Head of
the team and desk officer in charge of Anambra State Waste Management Authority
(ASWAMA) in the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service, Mr. James-Morgan
Ezeodili, said the enforcement was made following a court order on 11th August
2022 to seal off the businesses.
“This is
because of their refusal or failure to appear in court, after being served with
writ of summons, as they refused to pay stipulated levies to state government.
“The
exercise (sealing of businesses) was part of the state government’s resolve to
boost its revenue, and to ensure that the environment was clean by removal of
wastes across the roads and streets in the state.”
Some of
the facilities sealed are: Nigeria Police Force Micro Finance Bank, Mumbai
Festus Hotel, Finotel Classic Hotel, and Shalom Hotel, all in Awka.
Others
include: Zaramax Hotel, New World Lounge, Summit Splendor Hotel, Ndiolu Micro
Finance Bank, Landmark Hotel Nibo, among others.
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