Cleric calls for delay and wider input on new tax reforms
Reverend Blessed Amalambu has urged the Federal Government to postpone the rollout of Nigeria’s new tax reforms. He emphasized the need for more public engagement and consensus among institutions before implementation. Amalambu highlighted concerns about transparency, legislative process, and the economic climate affecting citizens. He believes a more inclusive approach would help Nigerians better understand and benefit from the reforms.
What we know
- Blessed Amalambu is a faith leader and civil society advocate, serving as Public Relations Officer of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria in Abia State.
- He called for the Federal Government to delay implementing the new tax reforms and to seek broader public and institutional input.
- The tax reform laws, signed in 2025, aim to modernise tax administration and boost government revenue.
- Amalambu noted that disagreements between the executive and National Assembly over the reforms’ process have caused public uncertainty.
- He stressed that public awareness, stakeholder consultation, and safeguards for vulnerable groups are essential for the reforms’ success.
