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HOW ABAKALIKI IS SLOWLY BECOMING A GHOST CITY 💔
I now understand why many business owners quietly shut down and leave Ebonyi State after only a few years of operation.
A businessman shared a disturbing experience today after officials from the State IGR reportedly stormed his showroom barely one week after issuing him a ₦73,000 bill. According to him, the business had previously paid around ₦14,000, while the highest payment made under the current administration was ₦25,000 last year.
He said he tried to explain and seek clarification on the sudden increase, but things escalated quickly. Since he was out of town, officials allegedly began loading items from the showroom until his manager negotiated and settled for half of the amount.
Shockingly, shortly after that incident, another group reportedly arrived from the Local Government with an additional ₦35,000 demand.
At this point, many Nigerians are asking:
How are small and medium businesses expected to survive under these conditions?
A typical business owner is already battling:
✅ Multiple taxes and levies
✅ Staff salaries
✅ High electricity costs
✅ Poor sales
✅ VAT and other federal obligations
✅ Signpost, environmental, and fire service fees
Yet they are still expected to stay afloat and grow.
This is one of the major reasons many businesses are relocating or shutting down entirely. The burden on SMEs is becoming unbearable.
If urgent steps are not taken to create a more business-friendly environment, many fear that economic activities in cities like Abakaliki may continue to decline.
Business owners across Nigeria, especially in Ebonyi State, what has your experience been like? 👇🇳🇬
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