NOA holds roadshow to sensitise Niger state residents on five federal government programmes and policies
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) recently held a roadshow in Niger State to educate residents on key government programs and policies, including tax reform bills, security awareness, HIV/AIDS, human rights, and the dangers of get-rich-quick syndrome.
Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, Director General of NOA, disclosed this during a roadshow on nationwide sensitisation on security awareness and campaign against get-rich- quick syndrome and tax reform bills.
The roadshow which commenced from Obasanjo complex through Sabon-Gari terminated at NOA office along Ladi-Kwali IBB way in Minna.
The theme of the roadshow was “Creating Awareness, Ethical Value and National Development.
He reiterated that the proposed tax reform bills will eliminate multiple taxation and favour low-income earners.
Issa-Onilu, represented by Mrs Onuoha Uchenna, Assistant Director, Finance and Account, said the bills aimed to reduce the burden of tax payments on low-income earners.
“The benefits of tax reform include no multiple payments of tax.
“It will be based on the money you make, and it will lessen the burden of tax payments on low-income earners,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to understand the benefits of the tax reform and not be afraid of the bills, as they are designed to benefit the less privileged.
Also Malam Yahaya Gbongbo, NOA State Director in Niger, emphasised that the agency’s goal was to educate citizens on five key government programs and policies.
He said the issues include World HIV/AIDS Day, security awareness, discouraging get-rich-quick syndrome, World Human Rights Day, and tax reform bills.
“We want Nigerians to understand the contents of these bills, bring their inputs, and make amendments for a standard bill acceptable to all,” he said.
He called on Nigerians to read and get aquited with the tax reform bills, adding that with the bills there would be no more multiple payments of tax, making it easier for individuals and businesses.
According to him, the bill would be a relief as it exempt low-income earners from tax, ensuring they keep more of their hard-earned money.
He said the reform would make the tax system more straightforward, reducing confusion and complexity
