Abia Government Denies Akara Tax Claims as Misinformation
The Abia State Government has refuted claims that akara sellers and petty traders are being forced to pay ₦50,000 as tax, calling it misinformation. Prince Okey Kanu, the Commissioner for Information, stated that akara sellers do not pay taxes or levies but rather daily tolls.
Uche Elekwachi, Chairman of the Abia State Board of Internal Revenue, supported this clarification, explaining that the tax framework was established in 2020 under the previous administration and does not include such a tax for akara sellers. Kanu also announced the designation of several sites, including the National War Museum, Ojukwu Bunker, and Government College in Umuahia, as State Monuments, along with Ibom Waterfall and Ulochukwu Cave as State Natural Monuments.
These designations aim to preserve Abia's cultural and natural heritage, promote tourism, and create economic opportunities. The retrofitting of the Ojukwu Bunker and National War Museum is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
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