Ahead of the January 1, 2026, implementation of the new Federal Government tax reforms, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC has vowed to reject any tax system it describes as distorted, falsified, or driven by political manipulation.
The NLC warned that any tax law formulated and passed without the active inclusion of workers would amount to an unjust tax regime.
NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stated this in his Christmas message, advising the government to take time to develop tax laws that are broadly co-created and owned by stakeholders rather than rushing into legislation riddled with errors and political interference.
Ajaero emphasised the importance of social justice, stressing that all citizens must have access to dignity, quality healthcare, and education.
He said together, in this season and beyond, Nigerians must insist on tax justice where the rich pay their fair share and all forms of regressive taxation are removed.
He also called for greater equity for workers, noting that labour must be justly rewarded, workers’ rights respected, and workplaces made safe.
He further advocated for a secure country where lives and property are protected, and citizens can conduct their legitimate businesses without fear or intimidation.
While urging Nigerians to embrace love during the festive season, Ajaero said citizens must first demonstrate love for themselves by confronting national challenges head-on.
According to Ajaero, achieving this, means chasing all forces of darkness; corruption, exploitation, injustice, insecurity and bad governance; out of our country.
He added that this is the most credible, sustainable celebration citizens can undertake. While stressing that self-love is not selfish; it is strategic.
He said further that it is shown in the determination to build a strong, disciplined collective resolve to protect wages, pensions, and dignity.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
