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seunmsg:
She will still lose to the APGA candidate. I will delete my account if she wins.

sapele914:
Lawyer wey no Know anything? There is nothing like too much critical information.

Asquare84:
The case is already in court.

Anambra State has recorded a remarkable increase in its monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), rising from ₦2.2 billion to ₦5.2 billion within the past year—a growth of over 100%.


This was disclosed by Amara Oyeka, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on IGR, during the presentation and validation of research conducted across 21 major markets in the state’s three senatorial zones.



The research is part of the Tax for Service Project, implemented by the Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP) in collaboration with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), with support from Oxfam Nigeria.

Despite the growth, Oyeka noted significant obstacles in achieving this result. Many affluent citizens in the state evade taxes, while a substantial portion of collected revenue—estimated at over 50%—is diverted into private hands.

“We have a situation where revenue collectors are richer than the government,” Oyeka revealed. “Most of those tarnishing the government’s image are not even employed by us. While we work harder than other states, the system is plagued by numerous leakages. We are determined to address these issues.”

He emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to sanitize the system and ensure that Anambra receives its rightful revenue share. “The higher the revenue, the greater the citizens’ power to demand public goods,” he added.

Ugochi Ehiahuruike, Executive Director of the Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC), which hosts the Tax Justice and Governance Platform in Anambra, highlighted the project’s goals.

“The Tax for Service Project is designed to bridge the gap between taxpayers and service providers, fostering transparency, accountability, and trust in governance,” she explained. “This research provides a foundation for strategic interventions to improve tax compliance and public service outcomes.”

Dr. Greg Ezeilo, Chairman of the Anambra State Board of Internal Revenue Service (AiRS), represented by the Director of Taxes, Herbert Ofomata, lamented the disparity between the state’s economic potential and its revenue profile.


“The financial worth of markets in Anambra is immense, yet government revenue does not reflect this reality,” he said. “Markets are the oil wells of this state. From Onitsha to Awka, markets dominate, and we must leverage this resource to fund public services effectively.”

The state’s commitment to reforming its revenue collection system, coupled with partnerships with civil society and stakeholders, signals a determined effort to enhance transparency and accountability while maximizing Anambra’s economic potential.

plaindealer:
Since una get innoson, why keep leaving igboland for the SWand the North?

Make una just sit in igboland and let innoson give you all jobs and make you billionaires..

Comedians..

Guyman01:
Nigeria is now in a situation where under Buhari northerners controlled and ran down the economy, now Tinubu's supporters (not majority Yorubas) are doing the same, I don't know if this is what they meant by advising Igbos to build political bridges through embracing nepotism as long as your brother is in charge.
Obasanjo, Yar'adua and Jonathan spread out their appointments with regards to economy and the results are there for all to see.

Obasanjo a Yoruba and Jonathan an Ijaw were even lampooned with accusations of Igbos dominating their economic management teams who successfully paid off ALL our foreign debts and left behind excess crude revenues account which was depleted by Buhari with his nepotic administrators after which he went on a borrowing spree to a point that 30% of next year's budget will be used to service part of our debts. Dollar is $1200 today

Nukilia:
Follow which initiative

The poor man will not be able to afford palmoil for cooking any longer. I hope they know what they are saying

Built2last:
I never supported Tinubu but it will be unfair to accuse Tinubu of nepotism or Yorubanising his appointmentments.

Buhari set the bar so high. He turned deaf ears to anyone who cried.

Tinubu said it's his turn. Let him do as it please him

OhuDealer:
A Lt. Col leading a ground assault has been killed by Hamas Palestinian freedom fighters.

Karemarealty288:
It's true...KOK and Nkem Owo have been in the entertainment industry since the 80s in the then Nta Channel8 and ABS. Pete Edochie came into act via Things Fall Apart...before then, he was OAP with Anambra Broadcasting Service ABS built by Senator Jim Nwobodo. He handle a Rock and Roll segment on Satuday and Music of the masters classic on Sundays. I used to see KOK and Nkem Owo back then when my mom was handling Tortoise Club...that was before Enugu State was created oooooo. KOK also acted in Things Fall Apart, the Igbo version that first came out before the English version.

Chenzy:
TOKUNBO AJAYI…I know then

BABANGBALI:
How many of these people in this photo can you name?