The State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has advocated effective tax education in Nigeria with the view to motivating high degree of compliance by the people. The Governor was speaking while declaring open the Mandatory Professional Training Program of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN),in Uyo.
Represented by the Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Akan Okon, Governor Emmanuel who described tax as a major source of government’s revenue in most countries which is a civic duty of every eligible citizen to pay, however decried the high rate of tax evasion and avoidance in Nigeria.
He charged Tax Administrators to create enlightenment and motivational framework that would make the people understand tax-related legislation and procedures as well as reawaken their consciousness to be patriotic and see it as a social responsibility. This , according to him will spur citizens’ compliance and willingness to render this important obligation as expected.
While assuring of State government’s partnership with CITN in its drive to expand and increase its internally generated revenue base, Mr. Udom Emmanuel added that his administration has build the confidence and trust of the people with the judicious application of tax payers’ money to meet the people’s needs and yearnings .
The Governor sued for continuous support of the people and also pledged his commitment to deliver more democratic dividends in the State.
Earlier in his welcome address , the President of CITN who was represented by the Vice President, Mr. Cyril Ede, said the Institute places high premium on capacity building and trainning programs for members to achieve efficiency in service.
He called on participants to make good use of the opportunity to acquire new ideas and knowledge so that they can be on the same page with the rest of their counterparts in the world.
Others who spoke at the event included the Permanent Secretary for Budget and Acting Chairman, Internal Revenue Service, Pastor Nicholas Ekarika, Permanent Secretary Governor’s Office, Pastor Bassey Umoh, among others.
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