The Kogi state government has reportedly imposed a levy on every single loaf of bread and confectionery produced in the state.
It was learned the levy was imposed by the state’s ministry of commerce and industry on November 9. The ministry in a memo addressed to the chairperson, the association of master bakers and caterers of Nigeria, Kogi state branch, said the collection of the levy will start from November 16, 2020. The state has hired a consultant, Musag Integrated Enterprises, with Registration Number 2476494, to collect the levy from the bakers and caterers.
The memo reads: “We write to introduce the above mentioned as the Consultant appointed by the Kogi State Ministry of Commerce and Industry, to collect the above-mentioned levy from all Master Bakers and Caterers doing business in and across Kogi State. “You are, therefore, required to avail them all necessary cooperation to enable them to carry out their assignment. “The above-mentioned levy is to be paid per loaf of bread or other confectioneries products produced per day.
“Please do comply with this policy to improve the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of the State for the provision of better services and good governance. “The collection of this levy shall take effect seven (7) days from the date of receipt of this letter. You are expected to communicate this information to all your members. “Have the assurance of our esteemed regards.”
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