The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified that no government agency will be dissolved under the proposed tax reform bills, according to Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of the Nigeria’s National Orientation Agency (NOA).
Issa-Onilu, represented by Mr. David Akoji, NOA’s Director of Special Duties and State Operations, made the statement during the launch of a National Sensitization Campaign in Jalingo. The campaign also addressed topics such as World HIV Day, security awareness, human rights advocacy, and discouraging get-rich-quick schemes.
The tax reform initiative includes four key legislative components: the Nigeria Tax Bill, the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. These reforms aim to streamline taxation, eliminate double taxation, and exempt businesses and individuals earning below ₦1 million from taxes, providing relief to low-income earners.
Issa-Onilu emphasized that tax revenues would be directed toward enhancing critical public services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. He urged citizens to familiarize themselves with the policy details and its potential benefits.
The NOA has deployed its outreach machinery to all local government areas nationwide to educate citizens on these reforms. The agency is also intensifying efforts to combat societal issues like HIV/AIDS, human rights violations, and the allure of fraudulent get-rich-quick schemes.
In his remarks, Mr. Zakari Mohammed, NOA’s Taraba State Director, highlighted ongoing efforts to engage all 16 local government areas in the state. He stressed the need for public enlightenment to counter misinformation about government policies.
The campaign is a collaborative effort with health authorities and other stakeholders, aiming to foster integrity and promote programs that offer legitimate opportunities for financial empowerment.