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  • Osun ex-lawmaker tasks NOA to increase sensitisation for Nigerians about the new tax law

    Osun ex-lawmaker tasks NOA to increase sensitisation for Nigerians about the new tax law

    A former lawmaker of Osun State House of Assembly, Hon Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has tasked the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to increase sensitisation for Nigerians about the new tax law.

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, in a statement on Sunday, said the lack of proper understanding of the new tax laws has led to misconceptions, misrepresentation, and suspicion of the government’s intentions, calling for massive and sustained enlightenment about the new law.

    According to him, widespread misinformation about the tax law has left many Nigerians, including the educated ones, confused about what, when, and how their earnings will be taxed.

    He added that the alleged discrepancies between the bill passed by the National Assembly and the versions published in the official gazette have further contributed to the confusion.

    Oyintiloye also noted that the government’s intention regarding the tax law towards low earners in the country remains very good, noting that widespread misinformation and confusion surrounding the implementation are casting a shadow on the real objectives of the law.

    “Many Nigerians are still ignorant of the new tax law. Social media is filled with different explanations of the law, leading to widespread confusion among the people,” he said.

    “The misinformation about the tax law is spreading faster than the true intentions of the law and its benefits. Till this moment, many Nigerians, both literate and illiterate, do not actually know what to believe about the tax law,” he added.

    Oyintiloye, however, attributed the confusion to the slow pace of sensitisation and little public engagement on the new tax law before its implementation take-off date.

    He urged relevant government agencies responsible for public awareness of government policies to rise to the occasion and do the needful.

    He added, “I want to implore the National Orientation Agency (NOA), the Federal Ministry of Information, and other relevant government agencies to step up their public awareness campaigns, especially on the tax reform law.

    “This is important and necessary to enable people to understand the good intentions of the government, especially towards low earners, and to curb the spread of misinformation. Many people still do not know what the law entails or how it will apply to them.”

    The APC chieftain also said various economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu have started yielding positive results, emphasising that the gains of these reforms should be properly packaged and showcased to Nigerians by the relevant agencies.

  • Protests: Tinubu capable of providing solutions, APC chieftain tells Nigerians

    Protests: Tinubu capable of providing solutions, APC chieftain tells Nigerians

    A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to Nigerians, especially youths to shun the proposed protest and keep faith in President Bola Tinubu’s capability to revamp the economy.

    Oyintiloye, a former member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said that Nigerians should see a promising future in the present administration’s framework that will pulled the country out of the current economic quagmire inherited from the past administrations.

    The APC chieftain, who spoke with with newsmen in Osogbo, said that Nigerians’ expectation to get dividends of democracy in the present administration is expectedly high owing to their trust in Tinubu’s pedigree as an astute manager of men and resources. 

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    He, however, said the government is working tirelessly to meet the expectations, but the inherited economic challenges, global economic crisis, coupled with the unavoidable policies introduced by the present administration, were gradually moving towards fruition. 

    Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said the intention of the President by removing the fuel subsidy, merger of the foreign exchange, among other policies was to improve the economy and not to inflict pains on Nigerians.

    The APC chieftain said that Nigerians should give more time for president to fully develop the economy, which is going through the recovery process. 

    ” With all sense of humility and modesty, we must appreciate the people of this country for their endurance, perseverance and unflinching support as we are passing through the dark tunnel.

    “But one thing that is certain is that after this temporary pains, we shall all live in abundance. 

    “Although the task is herculean but we are gradually navigating through the storm and challenges the country is passing through. 

    ” In the real sense of it, this present government is working tirelessly on how to stabilise the economy, foreign exchange rates, inflation, and price control.

    “With the initiatives and programme design for good governance by the president, we are getting to the coast of self-sufficiency and economic stability.

    “Our people should believe in the leadership of the president and the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration, in due course, we shall laugh last. 

    “I strongly believe that with a little patience from Nigerians, we shall soon live in abundance. Let’s exercise a little patience.”

    Oyintiloye, who noted that the President felt the pain Nigerians are passing through, said that was why he pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with him.

    He said that the president has a listening hear and he would do the needful to address the concerns of all Nigerians.