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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri
By Joseph Adahnu, Yola
Adamawa State Government has been commended for ensuring efficient utilization of resources meant for the people.
The Secretary of the Joint Tax Board, Olusegun Adesokan made the remark when he led a delegation of the board to the Government House, Yola.
He said Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri administration is an example of a disciplined government utilizing taxpayers’ money properly.
Adesokan noted that, the infrastructure development is a testament to good governance.
The Secretary revealed that the Joint Tax Board was in Adamawa for its regional training on tax business to ensure effective and efficient tax collection.
Mr. Adesokan highlighted the importance of leveraging technology to improve tax collection, with a focus on progressive taxation, where the poor pay less and the rich and large corporate organizations are taxed more.
The Chief of Staff, Dr. Edgar Amos, who represented Governor Fintiri expressed the government’s gratitude for the collaboration that has been working for it over the years.
While commending the Board for taking training and technology seriously, the Governor emphasized that beyond collection, they must tackle corruption and minimize loopholes in tax business.
During the training in Yola, participants will focus on discussing tax audit, enforcement, and compliance.
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