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The Kogi State Government has banned all forms of roadside revenue collection and haulage fees on highways following the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax law.
The new tax regime came into effect on January 1.
The Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS), Dr Salihu Enehe, announced the directive on Sunday in Lokoja while explaining the impact of the tax reform on the state.
Enehe said the new law does not allow unauthorised tax collection on highways.
“Offenders will be treated as criminals and economic saboteurs and, upon arrest, will be prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he said.
He warned that anyone caught collecting revenue on roads would be considered an enemy of both Kogi State and Nigeria.
The KGIRS chairman also said the sale of revenue emblems and the collection of haulage fees on highways have been abolished.
According to him, legitimate haulage charges can now only be collected at approved loading and off-loading points.
Enehe explained that the changes are targeted at improving tax administration, ending multiple taxation and creating a better business environment.
He urged transport operators, business owners and residents to obey the new rules and report any illegal tax collectors to the appropriate authorities.
He added that KGIRS, working with security agencies, will step up monitoring and enforcement across the state to ensure compliance.
Enehe said the government remains committed to building a transparent, efficient and lawful tax system that supports economic growth and protects law-abiding citizens.
