ACCIMA's new president, Azuka Alagwu, gave the advice in Aba, Abia State, at the formal inauguration of the association's council and induction of new ACCIMA members. Alagwu, who is to lead the council, said ACCIMA is not against deregulation.
"What we are saying is that now is not the right time for it as we are approaching the Yuletide season, and cost of things, ordinarily should be high. If at all it should be done, it should be with a human face and not intended to put more suffering on the populace, the Nigerians have seen a lot in recent times", he said.
ACCIMA, which called on all tiers of government in Abia State to address the issue of multiple taxation by harmonising them, claimed that the issue has hindered businesses and caused embarrassment. The group admonished government officials to imbibe maintenance culture and have regards for tax-payers' money and other public funds.
Alagwau promised that his council would be proactive and remain relevant in the scheme of things, as well as committed to the enthronement of conducive business environment.
He said his association will mount more pressure on the authorities for the provision of uninterrupted power supply, good roads, liquefied natural gas, pipe-borne water, security of lives/property and other infrastructure necessary for business growth.
The Deputy Governor, Chris Akomas, who stated that the state government is doing its best within the limits of resources available to provide all the necessary facilities that thrive businesses, announced that the state has been collaborating with the Federal Government and investors towards securing the permits to build a refinery in Owaza in Ukwa-West Council and the Abia Cement Factory located at Isu in Arochukwu Council.
Congratulating the new ACCIMA president and his council, Akomas commended the association for operating what he called a 'well organised body' and wished them an eventful tenure.
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