By Mojisola Oladele

The Director General, National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu has reiterated that the ongoing Tax Reforms Policies by President Bola Tinubu are aimed at making the tax payment system flexible and less burdensome for Nigerians.

Mallam Issa-Onilu stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria, Gold FM, in Osogbo, on issues bothering the state of the Nation including the Tax Reform Bills, HIV/ AIDS, Security Awareness and Discouraging Get Rich Syndrome amongst the Youth.

Represented by the Director, Community Development, Mrs Olubukola Olorunfemi, the NOA DG explained that the existing Tax system was old, hence there was a need for a total overhauling, for the benefit of Nigerians.

Mallam Issa-Onilu noted that the four tax bills including the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill and Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill under consideration at the National Assembly aimed to stop double taxation, reduce the tax burden of low-income earners, make the process simple and transparent.

Speaking on reducing HIV/ AIDS in society and get-rich-quick syndrome amongst the youths, the NOA DG, cautioned Nigerians against unprotected sex and advised them to ensure they know their HIV/AIDS status to curtail the spread of the virus.

Mallam Issa-Onilu admonished youths not to shun the “get rich quick syndrome and to remain focused on their academic, vocational and career pursuits.

He urged parents and guardians to ensure the proper upbringing of their children as this would enhance their future and the well-being of society.

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