BAYELSA GOVERNMENT BANS COLLECTION OF DEVELOPMENT LEVY BY COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Bayelsa State Government has banned imposition and collection of Development Levy from investors and property developers by Community Development Committees, CDC, youth organisation and related groups in the state forthwith.

This was announced in a statement by Hon. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy on Tuesday.

The state government said the ban is part of its commitment to fast tract development, prevent extra burden on investors and promote business friendly environment.

The statement advised Community Development Committees, youth organisations to desist from demanding or collecting development levy in their own interest.

However, the statement said companies will continue to undertake corporate social responsibility projects within the framework of regulations by relevant agencies. It added that the Government expects full compliance to the directive.

Reported by Bright Okpo