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NASME National President, Dr. Abdulrasheed Yerima
By Anthony Maliki
The National President, Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), has Dr Abdulrasheed Yerima called for a downward review of taxes to check the rising cost of goods and services in the country.
He also emphasised the need for the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) and regulatory agencies to reduce tariff and taxes imposed on imported raw materials.
Dr. Yerima, who spoke in Abuja, explained that tax reduction was essential in checking the rising cost of goods and services from further affecting Nigerians economically.
He said customs should reduce the tariff on manufacturing equipment powered by gas especially which stressed would enable SMEs to migrate from the use of diesel to gas in powering their generators and their machines and address the challenges of power and transportation.
The National President expressed concern that instead of reducing charges, regulatory bodies were increasing the charges.
Benue NASME chairman, Hon. Ghaddafi Mohammadu Asemanya Jnr
Meanwhile, the Benue State chairman of NASME, Hon. Ghaddafi Mohammadu Asemanya Jnr has expressed gratitude and commended the National President for his great initiatives towards eliminating poverty in Nigeria and make Nigerians have good sources of livelihood.
Asemanya Jnr who spoke to Apex News Exclusive noted that the Benue State Chapter equally appreciate the National President for his laudable programmes and policies.
