Nigerians Must Fulfil Tax Obligations to Demand Accountability – NOA

The National Orientation Agency has urged Nigerians to fulfill their civic responsibility by paying taxes, stressing that taxpayers are better positioned to demand accountability and transparency from government. The National Orientation Agency has called on Nigerians to cultivate a stronger culture of tax compliance, noting that citizens who pay taxes are better placed to demand accountability from those...

• The National Orientation Agency has urged Nigerians to fulfill their civic responsibility by paying taxes, stressing that taxpayers are better positioned to demand accountability and transparency from government.
• The National Orientation Agency has called on Nigerians to cultivate a stronger culture of tax compliance, noting that citizens who pay taxes are better placed to demand accountability from those in government.The agency explained that taxation is a key element of the social contract between citizens and the government, where individuals contribute financially to national development while expecting transparency and responsible use of public funds.According to the agency, when citizens actively fulfill their tax obligations, they gain stronger moral authority to question how public resources are managed and to demand improved governance.The call comes amid ongoing discussions around tax reforms and the need to broaden Nigeria’s tax base to improve revenue generation and national development.Experts say taxation remains one of the most reliable sources of government revenue used to fund infrastructure, healthcare, education, and other essential public services.
• However, studies show that a relatively small proportion of Nigerians currently pay taxes, even though citizens widely expect the government to provide essential infrastructure and services.