President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to see tax payment as a civic obligation necessary for national development.
Tinubu spoke on Friday at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali.
He said many citizens demand better roads, hospitals and social amenities while resisting taxation and other development-driven policies.
The president said taxes remain essential for financing infrastructure, healthcare, education and welfare programmes targeted at vulnerable citizens.
“Nobody wants to pay taxes. Yet everyone expects development. You want good roads and well-equipped hospitals, but you don’t want to contribute through taxes. The question is: how do we fund development and secure the future of our children?,” he said.
Tinubu maintained that both individuals and corporate organisations must contribute to national growth through compliance with tax obligations.
“A citizen who pays tax is a citizen. If you are not paying taxes and not exempted, then you are not fulfilling your obligation,” he said.
