By Yahaya Idris, Lafia
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has raised concern over the alleged prevalence of multiple taxation in the state, saying the practice is imposing additional hardship on businesses and residents.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, raised the concern while reading the Assembly’s resolution on a Matter of Public Importance brought before the House by Hon. Daniel Oga Ogazi during plenary in Lafia.
Jatau said multiple taxation was negatively affecting businesses, investment and the livelihoods of residents, stressing the need for relevant authorities to urgently address the situation.
The Speaker urged the state government to ensure the full implementation of the Nasarawa State Revenue Harmonisation Law in order to eliminate unnecessary duplication in revenue collection.
He said the House would constitute an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the number of revenue consultants operating in the state and ascertain the level of compliance with the Revenue Harmonisation Law.
“I want to urge the state government to ensure full implementation of the State Revenue Harmonisation Law to avoid multiple taxation.
“I will also set up an Ad Hoc Committee to ascertain the number of consultants collecting revenues in the state and the implementation of the State Revenue Harmonisation Law, among others.”
The committee is to be chaired by Hon. Hudu A. Hudu, with Hon. Daniel Ogazi, Hon. Solomon Yakubu Akwashiki, Hon. Jonah Ali Dizaho and Dr. Hajara Danyaro Ibrahim as members.
The Secretary of the committee is Mr. Aluma Joseph, Secretary of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation.
Jatau further directed the committee to investigate revenue collection around Mararaba axis in Karu Local Government Area and its environs, particularly areas bordering neighbouring jurisdictions.
He said the committee should establish whether businesses and other revenue payers in the border areas were paying revenues to Nasarawa State or to authorities in other jurisdictions.
“The committee should also ascertain our payees in Mararaba axis, Karu LGA and its environs. Let’s know whether those in border areas are paying revenue to us or somewhere else,” the Speaker said.
The committee was given two weeks to submit its report to the House.
Ogazi: Multiple taxation adding to hardship
Earlier, Hon. Daniel Oga Ogazi, while presenting the Matter of Public Importance, said multiple taxation was creating additional difficulties for business owners across the state.
Ogazi said business operators had complained of being subjected to several taxes and levies, citing the case of a private school proprietor who allegedly paid as many as 23 different taxes.
“Mr Speaker and my colleagues, my matter of public interest is in respect of multiple taxation in the state.
“Business people are complaining of paying multiple taxes and this is causing hardship to our people. A proprietor of a private school complained of paying 23 multiple taxes.
“The multiple taxation in the state is adding hardship to the lives of our people, considering the current economic reality.
“As an Assembly, it is our responsibility to protect our people and the state,” Ogazi said.
According to him, there was a need for the Nasarawa State Revenue Service to intensify efforts towards eliminating multiple taxation and ensuring compliance with the state’s revenue harmonisation framework.
Ogazi subsequently urged his colleagues to support the motion in the interest of businesses and residents of the state.
Lawmakers back investigation
Contributing to the debate, Hon. Esson Mairiga, Esq.; Hon. Hudu A. Hudu; Hon. Jacob Ajegena Kudu; Hon. Hajara Danyaro Ibrahim, Ph.D.; Hon. Musa Abubakar Ibrahim; Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala; Hon. Larry Ven-Bawa; and Rt. Hon. Mohammed Adamu Oyanki commended Ogazi for bringing the matter before the House.
The lawmakers expressed concern that multiple taxation could undermine business activities and discourage investment if not properly addressed.
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They said the Assembly would not allow businesses to face avoidable pressures arising from multiple taxation, while calling on the state and local governments to ensure full implementation of the Revenue Harmonisation Law already passed by the House.
The lawmakers stressed that a harmonised revenue collection system would help eliminate duplication, provide greater clarity for taxpayers and create a more conducive environment for businesses operating across Nasarawa State.
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