…Says Unjust Taxes Will Worsen Hardship
… Insists Rich, Corporations Must Pay More
Daud Olatunji
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Nigerians to resist and reject any tax law tainted by distortion, forgery or political manipulation, warning that such legislation would further erode public trust and deepen the country’s economic hardship.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call in his 2025 Christmas message, insisting that only a transparent and people-oriented tax regime can command legitimacy and public confidence.
Ajaero said alleged discrepancies and falsifications surrounding some tax policies were unacceptable, stressing that Nigerians must insist on tax justice that protects the poor while ensuring the wealthy and big corporations pay their fair share.
“Together, in this season and beyond, we must insist on tax justice where the rich pay their fair share and all forms of regressive taxation are removed,” Ajaero said.
“Any tax system that is mired in apparent distortion and outright forgery is unacceptable and should therefore be rejected by all.”
The labour leader warned against rushing tax reforms riddled with errors and political interests, arguing that poorly crafted laws would only worsen the burden on workers and ordinary citizens already grappling with rising living costs.
“It is better to patiently craft a law that is broadly consulted, properly drafted and widely owned than to rush into one filled with serious errors and outright political manipulations,” he added.
Ajaero also urged Nigerians to remain united in demanding accountable and equitable governance, reaffirming the NLC’s readiness to mobilise workers nationwide against policies that intensify economic suffering.
Reps move to probe discrepancies
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has moved to address the controversy surrounding Nigeria’s tax laws, as its ad hoc committee investigating alleged discrepancies in the gazetted Tax Reform Acts pledged to conclude its assignment swiftly.
The committee, chaired by Muktar Aliyu Betara (APC, Borno), met for the first time on Tuesday, December 23, following a Privilege Matter raised at plenary over inconsistencies between laws passed by the National Assembly and the versions officially gazetted.
Members of the panel resolved to complete the investigation and submit their report to the House “within the shortest possible time,” citing the need to uphold legislative integrity, due process and public confidence in the lawmaking process.
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