Illegal Revenue Operators Will Be Treated as Criminals, Ortom Vows
Illegal Revenue Operators Will Be Treated as Criminals, Ortom Vows
The Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom says all operators of illegal revenue collection points in the state will henceforth be treated like criminals with the signing into law of an amended Internal Revenue Administration Law.
Newera News gathered that the Governor signed the bill into law at the Government House in Makurdi the State capital.
The Governor acknowledged the decline in revenue generation and the need to improve in all areas to be able to cater for the needs of the state.
Illegal Revenue Operators Will Be Treated as Criminals, Ortom Vows
Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Christopher Adaji said the amendments were done after due consultations with critical stakeholders and relevant provisions of the law.
