Soludo’s Silence Amidst Top Management Feud Over Anambra’s IGR Raises Concerns

The Anambra State Internal Revenue Services (AIRS) is the designated body responsible for collecting internal revenues within the state…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

With over 100 markets in Onitsha alone, 20 major international markets across the state, an industrial city in Nnewi, and several semi-urban centers boasting significant economic activities, it is unsurprising that the agency handles substantial cash flow.

However, a conflict has arisen among the top management staff of AIRS regarding the state’s revenue and its collection.

The primary dispute centers around the control of the internally generated revenue of the state, involving Chief Greg Ezeilo, the Executive Chairman of AIRS, and Dr. Christian Madubuko, the Executive Director of Operations in the agency.

The core issue is determining who has authority over the internally generated revenue of the state. Upon assuming office, Governor Soludo charged AIRS with increasing revenue generation, setting a target of growing the state’s internally generated revenue to N10 billion monthly.

This directive triggered a revenue drive by the agency, resulting in public backlash as citizens complained about excessive taxation.

Although this situation unfolded under the leadership of Dr. Richard Maddiebo as the executive chairman, the agency later restructured its operations by abolishing the collection of cash and transitioning to electronic payment methods.

A confidential source within the agency, requesting anonymity, revealed that Maddiebo was disgruntled by the open confrontation and feud within the agency.

Despite the ongoing conflict, Governor Soludo reportedly did not intervene to address and resolve the matter, leading to Maddiebo’s departure.

Chief Greg Ezeilo subsequently assumed the position of Chairman and Executive Director, reigniting tensions with Madubuko and prompting an attempt to diminish Madubuko’s influence within the organization.