President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for stronger tax compliance across Nigeria, arguing that improved revenue collection is essential for funding critical infrastructure projects, reducing dependence on borrowing, and driving long-term economic development.
The President maintained that ongoing fiscal and tax reforms are designed to strengthen public finances and support investments in roads, rail networks, power, and other key sectors.
However, former presidential candidate Peter Obi challenged the administration’s claims of economic progress, questioning why reported increases in government revenue have not translated into improved living conditions for ordinary Nigerians.
Obi argued that despite higher revenue figures, rising public debt, inflation, unemployment, and widespread economic hardship continue to affect millions of citizens across the country.
The contrasting positions highlight the growing debate over the impact of the Tinubu administration’s economic and tax reforms, with supporters pointing to improved government revenues and infrastructure spending, while critics insist that the benefits have yet to be felt by the average Nigerian struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
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