- The Congress further called on Nigerians to remain united in demanding fairness, social justice, and accountable leadership
- The labour body urged Nigerians to use the festive season as a period of renewed commitment to civic engagement
- The NLC warned that any tax framework developed without workers’ participation would lack legitimacy
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to adopt a fair and inclusive approach to taxation, stressing that workers must be actively involved in shaping any tax legislation.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the call was made in the NLC’s 2025 Christmas message released on Wednesday and signed by its President, Joe Ajaero.
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In the message, the labour centre emphasised the need for tax justice, insisting that affluent individuals and corporate bodies should shoulder a greater portion of the tax burden, while policies that disproportionately affect low-income earners should be scrapped.
The NLC warned that any tax framework developed without workers’ participation would lack legitimacy and fail to gain public acceptance.
It also raised concerns over alleged inconsistencies and suspected manipulations surrounding some tax policies, arguing that such flaws erode confidence in governance.
The Congress further called on Nigerians to remain united in demanding fairness, social justice, and accountable leadership, while reaffirming its readiness to mobilise workers against policies that deepen economic hardship.
According to the NLC, only collective action and solidarity can protect citizens from exploitation and ensure access to quality healthcare, education, security, and decent living conditions.
The labour body urged Nigerians to use the festive season as a period of renewed commitment to civic engagement and grassroots organisation.
Meanwhile, the four controversial tax reform bills, which faced resistance from some northern lawmakers during debates at the National Assembly, are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier signed the bills into law, with the Federal Government describing them as the most far-reaching tax reforms in recent history.
However, prominent figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and several civil society groups have called for a suspension of the new tax laws amid growing concerns over their economic implications.
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