Kogi State Government Imposes Levy on Loaves of Bread

The Kogi State Government has imposed a levy on all loaf of bread produced and purchased in the State.

The state’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry appointed Musag Enterprises as the consultant.

This was made known in a memo signed by the Commissioner’s Permanent Secretary, Usman Ibrahim on November 9th, 2020.

The memo which was addressed to the chairperson, Association of Master bakers and Caterers of Nigeria, Kogi State branch said that it will start the collection of the levy from November 16, 2020.

Read the memo below:

“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.”

Source: Premiumtimes