Abuja: The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has announced a delay in the full implementation of its Single Revenue Account Policy, citing the need for essential technical upgrades.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, AMAC Chairman Mr. Christopher Maikalangu confirmed the decision, explaining that the extension is aimed at ensuring the policy’s smooth integration following its initial rollout planned for the 2026 fiscal year.
Maikalangu emphasized that the extension is a precautionary measure designed to protect taxpayers from potential system errors or double-billing issues during the integration phase. He stated that the council is transitioning to a unified digital payment platform to address revenue leakages and eliminate manual cash handling. However, he noted that ‘technical glitches’ have been encountered in synchronizing the AMAC Smart Tax portal with commercial banks and the central treasury system.
Business owners are advised to continue using existing official payment channels until the new system is fully operational and certified. Maikalangu urged taxpayers to verify all demand notices, ensuring they bear verified 2026 AMAC digital headers. He promised that a new go-live date for mandatory single account usage would be announced following a comprehensive technical audit.
Despite the delay, Maikalangu reiterated the prohibition on unauthorized revenue collection, clarifying that the delay is technical rather than administrative. He warned residents to be cautious of impostors posing as technical consultants soliciting private payments.
NAN reports that the Single Revenue Account Policy is a cornerstone of AMAC’s 2026 budget, which dedicates 80 percent of capital spending to rural infrastructure. The agency also notes that the planned automation is expected to increase internal revenue by closing loopholes that previously allowed public funds to be diverted.