Governor of Kaduna state, Senator Uba Sani, has called on Nigerians to support the Tax Reform Laws introduced by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as critical to sustainable development.
The governor made the call on Tuesday in Kaduna at a sensitisation summit organised by the Arewa Think Tank (ATT).
He was represented at the event by Jerry Adams, Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS).
Speaking at the summit themed “The Benefits of the Renewed Hope Tax Reform Laws,” Sani said the reforms were designed to streamline Nigeria’s numerous revenue sources into nine clearly defined and harmonised revenue lines.
According to him, this will simplify tax compliance, reduce confusion, and significantly improve the ease of doing business, particularly for youth-led enterprises and small businesses.
Addressing youths drawn from across Northern states, the governor stressed their critical role in the success of the reforms.
He described them as entrepreneurs, innovators, professionals, and community leaders whose understanding, compliance, and demand for accountability would determine the long-term impact of the tax policy.
“The summit is not merely about sensitisation; it is about empowerment and partnership.
“Tax reform must translate into tangible outcomes such as better roads, quality education, accessible healthcare, improved security, and expanded economic opportunities,” he said.
Sani noted that when citizens clearly see the link between taxes paid and development outcomes, public trust grows, and voluntary compliance increases.
He urged participants to engage constructively, exchange ideas across states, and serve as ambassadors of responsible tax citizenship across the Northern region.
The governor also called for collective ownership of the development process, adding that the sensitisation initiative should deepen understanding and inspire collaboration among stakeholders. He reaffirmed the Kaduna State Government’s commitment to progressive tax reforms, youth inclusion, and interstate collaboration aimed at strengthening governance and economic resilience in the North.
Sani commended the ATT and its partners for organising the sensitisation summit.
Speaking earlier, Muhammad Yakubu, Convener of ATT, said the tax reforms present a unique opportunity for Northern states to become more innovative, economically self-reliant, and competitive, particularly through the responsible exploitation of solid minerals and other natural resources.
Yakubu said the reforms would promote creativity and meaningful engagement with the federal government and the national assembly on constitutional amendments that support resource-based development. According to him, the reforms hold “huge prospects and fortunes that will benefit future generations if embraced today.”
He called on Northern political, traditional, and opinion leaders to support the reforms, while urging state governments to diversify their economies, strengthen internally generated revenue, and invest in education, healthcare, agriculture, solid minerals, and infrastructure.
The ATT reaffirmed its commitment to supporting President Tinubu in the implementation of the Tax Reform Laws and pledged to intensify public sensitisation on the importance of taxation for national development.
Tax reforms, vital for sustainable development, says Sani
