AMAC extends commencement of single account policy over technical glitches
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has announced an extension for the full implementation of its Single Revenue Account Policy. The shift, which comes shortly after the policy’s initial rollout phase for the 2026 fiscal year, is attributed to essential technical upgrades required for a seamless transition. The Council said its transition to a unified […]
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has announced an extension for the full implementation of its Single Revenue Account Policy.
The shift, which comes shortly after the policy’s initial rollout phase for the 2026 fiscal year, is attributed to essential technical upgrades required for a seamless transition.
The Council said its transition to a unified digital payment platform is aimed at curbing revenue leakages and eliminating manual cash handling.
Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, the Executive Chairman of AMAC, explained that the extension is a proactive measure to protect taxpayers from potential system errors or double-billing during the integration phase.
To prevent a vacuum in revenue administration, the Council has provided the following directives:
Business owners are advised that currently active official payment channels remain valid until the new system is fully certified.
Taxpayers are urged to verify any “Demand Notice” received. Only notices featuring the verified AMAC digital headers for 2026 should be honored.
A new specific “Go-Live” date for the mandatory Single Account usage will be broadcasted once the technical audit is completed.
Despite the delay, the Council reiterated its hardline stance against unauthorized revenue collectors. “The delay is technical, not administrative,” a spokesperson for the Chairman, Kingsley stated.
“Our ban on cash payments to individuals remains in force. This extension is simply to ensure that when the portal opens fully, every kobo is instantly accounted for without error.”
AMAC has warned residents to be wary of individuals posing as “technical consultants” attempting to capitalize on this extension to solicit private payments.