Tax reforms ‘ll bring progress to Nigeria – NOA
Mr Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), says the proposed tax reform bill will bring progress and yield positive results to Nigerians.
He stated this at the inauguration of a nationwide sensitisation campaign on five critical national issues, on Thursday in Gombe.
The campaign, themed: “Promoting Awareness, Ethical Values and National Development,” is designed to promote unity and foster a more informed, secured and ethical society.
The five national issues are: World HIV/AIDS Day, security awareness, shunning the get-rich-quick syndrome, World Human Rights Day and tax reforms.
Represented by Nuru Yusuf-Kobi, Director of Planning, Research and Strategy, NOA headquarters, Issa-Onilu said the tax reform would benefit Nigerians and stimulate economic growth in the country.
He said the reforms seek to streamline tax administration and ease the burden on low-income earners, adding that President Bola Tinubu meant well for the citizens, hence initiated reforms that would benefit Nigerians and ensure economic prosperity.
“The tax reforms is for the good of the country and Nigerians. Based on these reforms, tax revenue will be used to improve essential public services like schools, hospitals and infrastructure, ensuring citizens see the benefits of their contributions.
“These reforms are designed to ease the burden on hardworking Nigerians while ensuring everyone contributes fairly,” he said.
The NOA boss said the reforms would address multiple taxation, which has been a major impediments to business community as well as make tax processes more transparent.
According to him, new digital systems will be introduce to make tax payments easier, faster and more accountable when the reforms are implemented.
He urged Nigerians to support government’s policies and programmes aimed at reforming the country for the good of the citizens.
“By supporting these efforts, we can create a tax system that not only works for all but also funds development projects to enhance our nation’s progress.”
Also speaking, Mrs Adaline Patari, the NOA Director in Gombe State, emphasised the need for the people to support the government to deliver on its mandate.
She said the Tinubu-led administration was working for the interest of Nigerians, adding that the agency would intensify sensitisation to mobilise participation in government’s efforts to ensure a brighter future for all.
