The Nigeria Labour Congress has asked Nigerians to resist what it described as a distorted tax law, warning that poorly conceived fiscal policies could deepen hardship for workers and the wider population.
The labour centre said laws with far-reaching implications for citizens must be carefully and transparently crafted, insisting that haste, errors or political interference would ultimately undermine public trust and economic stability.
In a statement on Wednesday titled Our hope lies in collective action, the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, stressed that workers’ welfare, wages, pensions and dignity should remain central to any tax reform process.
He argued that genuine fiscal reforms must be anchored on fairness and inclusivity, noting that social and tax justice were critical to national cohesion and sustainable development.
According to him, it would be preferable to patiently develop a tax framework that reflects broad consultation and public ownership than to rush through legislation riddled with fundamental flaws.
Ajaero maintained that Nigerians deserved a system that guarantees access to quality healthcare, education and security, while ensuring that labour is fairly rewarded and workers’ rights protected.
He further underscored the importance of unity among workers and citizens, saying collective action remained the strongest tool for resisting policies that worsen living conditions.
