Ikechukwu Emetu


Abia State Deputy Governor, Engr Ikechukwu Emetu, on Wednesday, unfolded the sharing formula that will apply on Internally Generated Revenue, between the State Government and generating ministries, declaring that henceforth the ministries would keep 20% of what they generate and remit 80% to the State Government.

The Deputy Governor, during a crucial meeting with critical stakeholders on IGR in the State at the Government House, Umuahia instructed the  Chairman Abia Board of Internal Revenue, ABIR  to provide his office with details of the revenue windows available in the State, including haulage, emblems, special trade permit, daily tickets and enumeration among others. 

Likewise, Permanent Secretaries, Directors of Administration and Finance of the various MDAS were requested to forward to his office detailed reports of their transactions.


Emetu described the meeting as a brainstorming session on methodologies of enhancing the revenue profile of the State.


According to him, the present administration’s determination to block all revenue leakages and collection of illegal levies in the State remains sacrosanct in line with the Dr Alex Otti’s zero tolerance on corrupt practices.


He expressed optimism that the meeting will enhance the revenue profile of the State to ensure speedy infrastructural development in all the component areas to make life more meaningful.

The Deputy Governor also announced that the lease on the Cattle Market at Umunneochi LGA will be reviewed with all accruing revenue from the market and quarry sites properly harmonized.


He further reminded them  that the  new administration  is focused in ensuring that they get things right and remove Abia from the financial mess they are currently in and encouraged them not to loose hope, but work hard to ensure that the Dr Alex Otti’s Government flow seamlessly.

Responding on behalf of the stakeholders, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Commerce, Sir Micheal Egwu who promised that they will comply and make their records available to Government in line with the dawn of a new era currently going on in the State, stressed the need for financial discipline in all facet of the State for proper functioning.

Permanent Secretaries of the various MDAs as well as Managements of Board of Internal Revenue made presentations to the Deputy Governor and top Government functionaries  present during the meeting.