Members of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria Delta State Chapter on Friday appealed to the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa to address the issue of multiplicity and duplication of taxes, uncivil collection of taxes and undue burden on practicing professionals and small businesses in the state.
The appeal of the Professional Bodies was contained in a resolution reached by members at enlarge meeting held at the body’s Secretariat in Effurun, Uvwie local government area of Delta State.
Members of the professional body after the enlarged meeting staged a walk to the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue Services @ Warri to deliver the resolution of the meeting. The resolution and the Letter to the Delta State was routed through the Chairman of DIRS and was received by the secretary to the Chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue Services.
The letter was signed by Paul Akporowho and Lewis Afolabi, Chairman and Secretary of the Association respectively.