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Idris stressed the urgent need to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system, describing it as plagued by outdated structures and a general mistrust among taxpayers.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.
