The Federal Government has said that Nigeria’s tax system is long overdue for reforms.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed
Idris, stated this at the national discourse organised by the Kaduna Chapter of
the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, on Saturday in Kaduna State.
The disclosure is on the theme, ‘Tax Reforms: The Role of
Public Relations in Fostering Constructive Dialogue for National Economic
Renaissance’.
The minister emphasized the role of public relations in
bridging the gap between the government and the public.
He called for increased public trust and dialogue as Nigeria
undertakes critical tax reforms aimed at spurring economic growth.
Idris stressed the urgent need to overhaul Nigeria’s tax
system, describing it as plagued by outdated structures and a general mistrust
among taxpayers.
“All over the world, effective taxation is important as a
source of financial power for governments to provide social services for their
citizens.
“However, there is plenty of reason to believe and assert
that Nigeria’s tax administration system has become long overdue for reform, on
account of design and implementation flaws as well as the general attitudes of
taxpayers toward taxation,” he said.
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