FCTA halts permit levy enforcement after riders protest
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has paused the enforcement of its Drivers and Riders Permit Levy. Dr Chinedum Elechi issued this directive after discussions with key stakeholders. The move comes after dispatch riders raised concerns about being subjected to multiple taxes. The riders have appealed to Nyesom Wike to address the situation.
What happened
- The FCTA’s Transportation Secretariat suspended the collection of the Drivers and Riders Permit Levy after meeting with dispatch rider leaders on February 19.
- Dr Chinedum Elechi instructed First Capital Cargo Ltd to comply with the suspension directive.
- Dispatch riders protested at the FCT Administration Secretariat, Abuja, on February 19, citing multiple taxation.
- Riders reported paying a N13,000 annual levy to various area councils and a new N25,000 permit levy, plus a N300 market entry ticket.
- The riders urged Nyesom Wike to intervene and stop what they described as extortion.
