Ukorebi Esien | February 4, 2026
CALABAR -The Cross River Internal Revenue Service (CRIRS) has intensified its grassroots engagement on the implementation of the New Tax Reform Acts with a sensitization session for members of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Retailers (LPGAR), Cross River State Chapter, a branch of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG).
The engagement, aimed at promoting understanding and voluntary compliance, was led by the Director of Informal Sector and New Growth Areas, Mr. Peter Ikpa, alongside the South Zonal Director, Mr. Bassey Uwem. Other members of the CRIRS team included the Head of Revenue Assurance, Dr. Patience Egwu; Head of Direct Assessment, Mrs. Comfort Okoma; Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs Achiane Adams; and Head of Tax Education and Enlightenment, Mrs. Barbara Odey.
During the session, LPG retailers were taken through the key provisions of the new Tax Acts, with emphasis on tax harmonization, compliance requirements, and the procedures for filing annual returns under the reformed tax framework. The CRIRS team also addressed concerns raised by operators, clarifying grey areas and dispelling misconceptions surrounding the reforms.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Ikpa assured the retailers that the reforms are designed to ease the tax burden on businesses in the long run, while creating a more transparent and efficient revenue system. He urged members to ignore misinformation and to engage directly with the Service for accurate information and guidance.
In his response, the Chairman of the LPGAR Cross River State Chapter, Mr. Udeke Emmanuel, commended CRIRS for bringing the sensitization to the grassroots, describing the engagement as timely and informative. He reaffirmed the union's commitment to complying with statutory tax obligations and partnering with the Service to ensure smooth implementation of the reforms.
The sensitization exercise forms part of CRIRS' broader strategy to carry stakeholders along in the implementation of the new tax regime, particularly within the informal sector and emerging growth areas across the state.
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