Abuja: The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on the business community to embrace tax reforms to strengthen economic growth and improve the business environment. Chief Emeka Obegolu, the President of ACCI, made the call in his Easter message, delivered by Mrs. Olayemi John-Mensah, its Media and Strategy Officer.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Obegolu urged entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders to adhere to the new tax laws, noting that compliance will significantly benefit the nation’s economic development. He emphasized that adherence to these reforms would be advantageous for the country, highlighting the potential of the new tax framework to eliminate multiple taxation, enhance transparency, and create a more harmonized business environment.
Obegolu acknowledged the prevailing challenges faced by businesses, including economic uncertainties, infrastructural deficits, and regulatory pressures, which could impact economic growth. He described Easter as a season symbolizing renewal, resilience, and opportunity, representing new beginnings and reminding us of the power of perseverance and unity in adversity.
He stressed the need for sustained engagement between the government and the private sector, noting that the success of ongoing reforms depended on effective collaboration, communication, and coordination. Obegolu also highlighted the importance of capacity building and awareness initiatives, particularly for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to ensure seamless adoption of the new tax regime.
The ACCI extended warm Easter greetings to Christians and the wider business community in the Federal Capital Territory and its environs, calling for renewed commitment to economic growth and reform. As the voice of the organized private sector in the FCT, ACCI reiterated its commitment to promoting policies that enhance the ease of doing business and drive economic growth, wishing all Nigerians a peaceful, joyful, and prosperous Easter celebration.