Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, the Governor of Plateau State, has immediately prohibited the unlawful imposition of taxes across the 17 local government areas of the state.
The governor unveiled this decision during the ongoing retreat for recently inaugurated members of the State Executive Council, Political Appointees, Permanent Secretaries, Chief Executives of Parastatals, and the Governor’s Direct Reporting Unit Staff. The retreat is taking place at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.
In addition to the ban on illegal tax collection, Governor Mutfwang detailed his vision for a transparent and inclusive administration. He highlighted plans to conduct regular town hall meetings to ensure that citizens remain informed about the government’s daily operations.
Mutfwang emphasized the urgency of putting an end to revenue diversions and unauthorized tax collections across the state, considering it a paramount responsibility of the government. He expressed his determination to utilize his political influence to reform the state’s revenue structure and urged cooperation and collaboration from those involved in revenue collection.
The governor firmly stated that revenue collection roadblocks within Plateau State are unacceptable under the present governance.
Furthermore, Governor Mutfwang commended the Ministry of Transportation for facilitating air travel connections between Abuja and Jos, as well as Lagos and Jos.
Consequently, with this announcement, all instances of unauthorized taxation roadblocks are hereby prohibited in the 17 local government areas of Plateau State.
