The Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu, has warned residents and business owners to ignore any demand notices issued before 2026, stating that such payments will be considered invalid.

Maikalangu also urged residents to report any council official demanding cash or directing payments into private accounts starting from today, January 1, 2026.

The chairman warned against impostors posing as revenue officials, announcing a full transition to automated tax collection effective immediately.

Speaking at a press briefing, he declared that the era of manual processes and revenue leakages was over.

He said, “Join the journey toward a more transparent and accountable AMAC. Make your payments through Smart Tax and support community development. All revenue payments must be made through the official portal, smarttax.ng, with immediate effect.”

The chairman further warned business owners that paying cash or transferring money into any private account was done at their own risk.

He said, “Ask anyone who stops you for the AMAC Smart Tax. If they cannot provide it, walk away or report them to the police.” (Daily Trust)

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