Otti launching the new tax regime 


Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Monday urged Abians and residents to key into  the new digital tax system and fulfill their civic obligations by paying their taxes and all forms of approved levies to the State


In a press statement, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Kazie Uko  urged  all residents, particularly the business community, to key into the new tax  payment system. 


"The general public is by this notice advised to pay their taxes and levies promptly as the new Revenue Enforcement Taskforce already set up by the Government is expected to commence operation immediately",  the statement read.


It further added that sufficient enlightenment has been done on the new tax regime, stating that the State Government, through the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Internally Generated Revenue, has been moving around to educate the public and communicate the steps and process of the new tax regime across the state.


The public were urged to contact through SMS or WhatsApp messages, the IGR payment support hotlines, on: 0913 222 2180 and 09022888488.