The Nigeria Labour Congress president has called for dialogue with the Federal Government regarding the Tax Reform Bill, especially its implications for the workforce in the country.
Ajaero, said this at the weekend during the unveiling of CNG buses for the Southwest chapters of the Union in Ibadan
NLC collaborating with the government to clarify and resolve certain issues outlined in the Bill is important. For instance, the Bill proposes zero taxation for workers earning below N800,000 annually.
Ajaero said many workers in the public service earn above the levels that fall under this threshold and if we consider a baseline of N70,000 per month, there are hardly any worker on Level 1, Step 1 who earns this amount.
This suggests that virtually all workers in Nigeria could be affected by the proposed tax structure. We need clarity on these matters, and a dialogue is necessary to highlight where the concerns lie.
