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The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has criticised the Anambra government over multiple taxation levied on its members.

Chinedu Anyaso, the IPMAN chairperson in Anambra, said despite an agreement with the state government, some state agencies, like the Waste Management Authority (ASWAMA), Signage officials and Ocha Brigade still demand money from  members of the association.

He said the situation has created a harsh environment that is hampering the business of IPMAN members in Anambra.

Anyaso said some members of the association ave been arrested and detained or given the option of fines due to their refusal to comply with illegal and heavy taxation.

“Since the removal of fuel subsidy, members of IPMAN have continued to find it difficult to survive the harsh business environment confronting all business concerns in the country,” he said.

“Even as they are struggling to keep their business afloat and retain workers, Anambra state government, in its quest to surge-up its internal revenue, has come so hard on individual members and their business outfits in the area.

“The latest development also undermines agreement with various state governments that IPMAN will be paying a collective tax to ensure all members pay and also check issues of multiple taxation.”