The Digest:
The Nigeria Labour Congress has issued a stern demand for the immediate suspension of the newly enacted tax laws, warning the Federal Government of potential industrial unrest if implementation continues. NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized the laws as regressive, exclusionary, and burdensome on low-income earners, calling for a review to prevent further economic hardship and erosion of public trust.
Key Points:
- NLC President Joe Ajaero demands suspension of new tax laws to avoid conflict
- He criticized the laws as regressive and unfairly targeting low-income workers
- Ajaero said workers were deliberately excluded from the tax reform process
- The law imposes taxes on minimum wage earners and exacerbates poverty
- The labour leader warned that continuing implementation undermines democracy
- He called for the reconstitution of the PENCOM board and meaningful engagement with unions
- Ajaero also reiterated demands for wage improvements before the next minimum wage negotiations
Sources: Daily Trust
