Enugu State Civil Society Forum

*PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*

*By the Enugu State Tax Review Committee*

Ndi Enugu, Your Voice Matters in Building a Fairer, Simpler Tax System!

The Enugu State Government, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has inaugurated a committee to undertake a comprehensive review of all state-controlled taxes, rates, levies, and fees.

This exercise is a direct response to your concerns about multiple taxation, inefficiencies, and undue hardship in the revenue system. Our mission is clear: to design a fair, transparent, and efficient framework that promotes equity, reduces burdens, and improves service delivery for every citizen, business, and community across Enugu State.

"We are committed to listening to all Ndi Enugu — regardless of background, creed, or status. Your complaints, grievances, and suggestions will shape real reforms. Help us benchmark against best practices and ensure Enugu leads the way in modern, people-centred tax administration.”

*HOW TO SEND IN YOUR FEEDBACK — PARTICIPATE TODAY!*

Your experience and insights are crucial. Please reach us through any of the following channels:

*Online Survey:*
Fill our short feedback form at
https://forms.office.com/r/s2RzEdCD7s
It takes just 5–10 minutes.

*Hotline & WhatsApp:*
Call or message 09022232057

*Email:*
Send your detailed feedback to
[email protected]
(Please include your location, the tax or levy involved, and your suggestions.)

This Is More Than a Review — It’s a Partnership for Progress

Every response helps eliminate duplication, simplify collections, and ensure government revenues translate into better roads, schools, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

Take a moment now to complete the online survey or send in your concerns.

Together, we can build a tax system that truly works for *you.*




*Issued by the Enugu State Tax Review Committee, Chaired by Barr. Ikechukwu Ezenwukwa, with support from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.*

INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION

PRESS STATEMENT

CLARIFICATION ON COST OF NATIONAL REGISTER OF VOTERS AND POLLING UNITS REQUEST

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to clarify matters concerning the recent request by Messrs V.C. Ottaokpukpu & Associates for Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the National Register of Voters for all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as well as the existing polling units in the electoral wards across the country.

The Commission received the request on 8th October 2025 and responded on 13th October 2025, approving the application while outlining the cost for processing and issuance. The sum quoted – 1,505,901,750 Naira – has become a subject of media attention and public inquiry.

INEC emphasizes that the cost is determined strictly in line with the provisions of Section 8(1) of the Freedom of Information Act 2011, which states that:
"Where access to information is to be given under this Act, the public institution may charge an amount representing the actual cost of document duplication and transcription."

In accordance with INEC Guidelines for the Processing and Issuance of Certified True Copies (CTC) of Documents, which draws authority from Section 15 of the Electoral Act 2022, the applicable charge is 250 Naira per page.

For clarity, the National Register of Voters for all 36 states and the FCT contains 93,469,008 registered voters, with 16 voters per page, requiring 6,018661 pages. Additionally, printing the existing polling units in the electoral wards across the country, covering 176,848 polling units, will require 4,946 pages. The total number of pages to be printed for both requests is therefore 6,023607, at a unit cost of 250 Naira per page, resulting in the total sum of 1,505,901,750 Naira.

The Commission wishes to assure the public that this figure reflects only the actual costs of document duplication and transcription and does not include any other charges. INEC remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the responsible management of public resources.

Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi,
Director, Voter Education & Publicity,
16th October 2025.

An engaged discussion with Enugu State Board of Internal Revenue (ESBIR), CSOs, on Enugu State Tax programs, policy and enforcement strategies.

We joined stakeholders, community leaders, and civil society organizations in the Southeast to unveil report on a decade of impunity and massive killings in the Southeastern Nigeria.
It was tragic to discover the level of atrocities that have happened in the Southeast for the past 10 years.
It is necessary for all stakeholders and leaders to find a way to stop these killings and massive abuses of human rights.

We participated in a workshop focused on Strengthening Fiscal Justice For Gender Equity and Tax Accountability: Ensuring That Public Resource Are Raised and Spent Responsibly, Transparently and Equitably in Enugu State.

Official Launch of the Enugu State Youth Policy by Enugu State Ministry of Youth and Sports with support from development partners and

Nigeria’s inflation rate varies significantly across states, with some regions facing severe price pressures.

According to April 2025 data, states like Enugu (36.0%), Kebbi (35.1%), and Benue (34.3%) are experiencing galloping inflation, while others like Ondo (13.4%) and Kwara (17.3%) record much lower rates.

This disparity highlights the uneven economic burden across Nigeria and the need for region-specific policy responses.

Earlier today, a press conference was convened to address the unconstitutional declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State.

Civil society groups strongly condemned President Tinubu's decision to suspend duly elected officials and install an unelected administrator, asserting that such actions lack constitutional backing under the 1999 Constitution.

Serious concerns were also raised regarding the National Assembly’s endorsement of this move, which was described as a dangerous precedent that undermines democratic governance and the rule of law.

In light of these developments, a call was made for immediate corrective action to prevent further erosion of democratic principles and to ensure that governance in Nigeria remains firmly rooted in constitutional legitimacy.

Happy birthday our beloved Coordinator 💐

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IMPLEMENTING THE ENUGU GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM The Enugu State Geographic Information System (ENGIS) bill was signed into law to streamline and simplify land processes. On Monday, the government launched ...

Enugu State Civil Society Forum strongly support Nigerians who are peacefully and democratically demanding for good governance and improved social welfare.









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