Breaking News: Gov. Mbah Signs One-Stop Shop Taxation Law in Enugu State

By Chiekezie Emmanuel

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has just signed into law the One-Stop Shop for Taxation aimed at streamlining tax collection within the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service.

The Executive Governor revealed this development through his social media handle on Tuesday.

He stated that this marks a major milestone in the government’s commitment to ending multiple taxation and improving the ease of doing business, positioning Enugu State as a preferred location for investment.

“For a long time, business owners, traders, and the organised private sector have struggled with multiple tax collectors who issue different receipts and demand payments from various directions. That ends today. With this new law, we now have a one-stop shop for all tax payments in Enugu. There will be a single collection point, and taxpayers will receive the appropriate receipt of payment—no more harassment or uncertainty over who is authorised to collect revenue,” he said.

He further stated that this reform also ensures that state and local government revenues are properly consolidated. Just like with land charges and VAT, taxation will be collected centrally and split among the agencies and tiers of government.

Furthermore, the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service is now autonomous. This means it can set revenue targets, operate professionally, and function efficiently without bureaucratic drawbacks. It also promotes better transparency, accountability, and service delivery, Gov. Mbah said.

He added, “It is important to clarify that our success in increasing the state’s internally generated revenue has not come from raising taxes but from widening the tax net, plugging leakages, and leveraging technology. We have ensured that all payments are properly captured and remitted to government coffers, ending revenue losses to cash transactions.”

The Governor appreciated the Enugu State House of Assembly for their collaboration and swift action in passing the bill. “Their dedication to the progress of our state is commendable,” he said.