The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to refrain from shifting more economic burdens on Nigerians through unnecessary and multiple taxation.
He said, “The imposition of multiple taxes, levies, and charges at various levels of government only serves to exacerbate the financial strain on citizens, particularly those in low-income brackets, many of whom are already struggling to meet basic needs such as food, healthcare, housing, and education.
“The introduction of additional and sometimes unnecessary taxes, including consumption taxes, service taxes, and levies on essential goods and services, places an undue burden on the masses, further widening the inequality gap.
The House adopted the motion and urged the federal government and other relevant authorities to be sensitive to the plight of the masses by reviewing current tax policies to prevent the imposition of unnecessary and multiple taxes, particularly on essential goods and services.
The House mandated its Committee on Legislative Compliance to oversee the manifestation of the resolutions herein...
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