Director-General of the National Orientation Agency ( NOA) Mr Lanre Issa- Onilu says the current tax reforms by the federal government will ease the burden on hardworking Nigerians.
He said it would ensure that everyone contribute fairly to nation’s development.
Issa-Onilu stated this at the beginning of the Sensitisation Campaign on some government programmes on Friday in Minna.
The programmes are World HIV Day, Security Awareness, Discouraging Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome, World Human Rights Day and the Tax Reform Bills.
The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the event has its theme : Promoting Awareness, Ethical Values and National Development.
He was represented by the Niger Director of the agency, Mallam Yahaya Gbongbo
The NOA boss said that the nationwide sensitisation campaign was on five critical issues central to the nation’s well-being, unity, and development.
According to him, the Tax reform bills are designed to ease the burden on hardworking Nigerians while ensuring everyone contributes fairly.
“By supporting this effort, we can create a tax system that works for all and funds the development projects that will improve our nation,” he said.
He said the agency was mobilising Nigerians to unite in addressing issues that affect the development of the country negatively.
“Today, we are commencing a nationwide mobilisation of Nigerians to unite in our commitment to addressing these pressing issues, and fostering a more informed, secure, and ethical society.
“The challenges before us require collective action and active participation from all Nigerians,”he said.
Onilu said taxation was essential for funding national development.
“We recognise that it has been a source of concern for many Nigerians due to issues like multiple taxation and its impact on low-income earners.
“To address these challenges, the government is implementing reforms to make the system fairer and less burdensome for citizens,”he said.
He said the world HIV/AIDS Day campaign, which compliments the efforts being made by relevant health authorities, coincides with its global celebration.
“We join the global community within the week across the 36 states, the FCT and the 774 LGAs, in raising awareness. The government has intensified efforts to provide free and accessible HIV testing and counseling services nationwide. This will ensure antiretroviral treatment is available and accessible to people living with HIV/AIDS among others,”he said.
He said that Security remain a top priority of the government, including strengthening security architecture through better equipment, training, and increased funding for security agencies.
