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Kano Academics join tax justice campaign
Nasiru Yusuf
The Kano office of Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn PERL in collaboration with Fiscal Discipline and Development Advocacy Centre (FIDAC) has take tax justice campaign to Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education.
KANO FOCUS reports that the academics said they would embark on advocacy for tax justice to bridge the gap between tax payers and tax collectors.
The dialogue held Weekend, was to promote dialogue in tax justice matter and demystifying the proposed Kano state Medium Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS).
The Head of Economics Department of the College, Aminu Harbau in an interview, disclosed that the academia has a vital role to play in taxation matters.
Dr Aminu Harbau
He explained that lack of information and sustainable advocacy created a lot of misunderstanding on the subject matter.
Harbau stressed that the dialogue was a wake up call for the academia to wake into the issue to bridge the communication gap.
On his part, the Chairman Joint Consultative Forum of Tertiary Institutions Kano Chapter, Kamal Sulaiman, said it was obligatory for the union to begin educating citizens on the taxation.
Dr Kamal Sulaiman
Sulaiman said, “At a time when the world economy faces a lot of challenges, there is absolute need for collective responsibility to economic diversification and through taxation.”
Also speaking at the dialogue, the Chairman Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, Sa’adatu Rimi branch, Inuwa Ishaq said the academia is a bedrock in the society.
Dr. Inuwa Ishaq
He said, “Tax is all about governance without which no government can survive, being the major source of revenue generation.”
He sighted an example with the inability for governments to pay salaries at states’ level without depending on Federal government subvention.
He pledged the union’s commitment to assist the government in advocating to citizens to pay tax, and also to follow up on the government to ensure tax for service.
Abdussalam Kani also of Economics Department if the College, highlighted on the role of the academia in changing the narratives around taxation for governance.
Dr. Abdussalam Muhammad Kani
He said academia is all about research to provide facts and the department would intensify efforts to ensure quality research to be used for advocacy.
Kani said, “Our basic responsibility in the academia is research, teaching and offering community services.”
“We are expected to give much attention to research than teaching because its only with research new knowledge can be established and gaps can be bridged.”
In a presentation, Saied Tafida of the National Team Lead Follow Taxes, highlighted on the need for corporate responsibility in accounting for tax.
He explained the need for tax payers to pay taxes on time and to follow up on what the tax they paid was utilised for.
Tafida further advocated for people to identify their rights as citizens and as tax payer and be responsible in paying their dues.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
The Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Board (ART) of the Republic of Cameroon, Philemon Zoo Zame, on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the [Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in Abuja for a benchmarking exercise aimed at strengthening regulatory collaboration and knowledge sharing between both countries.
KANO FOCUS reports that during the visit, the Cameroonian telecom regulator met with the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NCC, Aminu Maida.
A statement issued by Ayiabari A. Kigbara, Manager, Media Relations, Public Affairs Department of the NCC, said the engagement focused on exchanging ideas and best practices in telecommunications regulation, with emphasis on enhancing efficiency and development within the sector.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has announced that its ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains unchanged, reaffirming its commitment to stability in Nigeria’s domestic energy market.
In a statement issued by Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations, Branding and Communication, the company said sustaining the current price reflects its efforts to cushion the broader economy against external shocks. It noted that by absorbing prevailing cost pressures, the refinery is helping to moderate inflationary risks, promote energy affordability, and ensure uninterrupted fuel supply amid ongoing global uncertainties.
The company reiterated its dedication to the steady supply of high-quality petroleum products to the Nigerian market, while aligning with national objectives of price stability and energy security.
It also urged the public to rely solely on official communications from the refinery for accurate and up-to-date information regarding its operations and pricing.
Nasiru Yusuf Ibrahim
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo on his emergence as the Deputy Governor of Kano State following his swearing-in on Tuesday.
KANO FOCUS reports that Garo was sworn in by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf after being nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former deputy governor, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described Garo’s appointment as a positive step toward strengthening unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State.
The President noted that the 48-year-old politician has held several public offices, including Chairman of Kabo Local Government Area and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs during the administration of former governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. He also served as the APC governorship running mate in the 2023 general elections.
Tinubu commended Governor Yusuf for the appointment, urging political stakeholders in the state to rally behind the administration to ensure stability and progress.
He also called on the new deputy governor to work closely with the governor in delivering effective leadership and accelerating development in Kano State.
The President wished Garo success in his new role.
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