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The Kaduna State government, the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), North West Zone, and other stakeholders have called for a business-friendly implementation of Nigeria’s new tax regime, stressing the need for policy clarity, simplified compliance and measures that would protect investment, boost production and promote sustainable industrial growth.
The stakeholders made the call at the 29th Joint Annual General Meeting (JAGM) of MAN, North West Zone, held at Bafra International Hotels, Kaduna.
The meeting brought together manufacturers and key stakeholders from the seven North-West states to examine the implications of the new tax regime and identify strategies for strengthening industrial development across the region.
Representing the Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, the deputy governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who was the Special Guest of Honour, said successful tax reforms must strengthen business confidence rather than constrain production.
Balarabe highlighted the state government’s ease-of-doing-business initiatives, including Project CRAFT, PAYKADUNA and the Kaduna State Tax Consolidation Law, describing them as practical measures aimed at creating a more predictable and business-friendly operating environment.
She urged manufacturers to deepen their partnership with government in technical and vocational skills development, saying local factories could become centres of innovation, productivity and employment when supported by a skilled workforce.
The deputy governor also emphasised the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors in addressing structural constraints to industrialisation and creating conditions for businesses to expand.
MAN National President, Otunba Francis…
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