All Hotels, Pubs/Lounges, Eateries, Restaurants, Event Centers, Night Clubs, Recreational Clubs and all operators in the Hospitality Industry in Abia State, who have not renewed their operational permit for the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Operational year, are hereby this announcement advised to do so immediately at any bank of their choice.

A joint task force, comprising the Board of Internal Revenue BIR and the Ministry of Arts, Culture & Creative Economy will commence drive in this regard as defaulters shall be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Signed
Hon. Matthew C. Ekwuruibe,
Hon. Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Creative Economy.