Group conducts tax tax campaign in Lagos schools and releases book on taxes
Efforts to teach young people about taxes and educate them about its benefits recently received a boost with the launch of Tax Trybe, a tax club activity of the Lagos Inland Revenue Service (LIRS) targeting public secondary schools in the state.
An organization called DKK, in collaboration with the Lagos Inland Revenue Service (LIRS), carried out this campaign in schools to enlighten children on why paying taxes is important and necessary.
The aim of Tax Trybe is to instill tax knowledge in young students and turn them into future tax ambassadors. Tax Trybe aims to introduce new and fun ways to engage and understand the subject of tax, which has traditionally been considered difficult and boring.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the initiative held at Lagos Municipal High School, Sabo, Yaba State, the Director of Informal Sector and Special Missions, LIRS, Dr. Folashed Coker, said the initiative aims to introduce taxes and levies in schools. He said there was. By educating and creating a knowledge base, we aim to help young people start knowing about taxes, what they mean and how to deal with them, and educate their parents, friends and family about the reasons and benefits of paying taxes. . , tax compliance may improve over time.
“This is a start, and the knowledge base will continue to grow over time, with all public schools in the 65 school districts now covered.”
Mr Coker explained why he implemented this campaign in schools, pointing out that knowledge is best provided in the cradle and that young people and young adults are tomorrow’s leaders, adding: “If you give them the right information, they will hold onto it. And I remember,” he added. And they apply it. ”
The head of LIRS said that the decision to start with schools is premised on the fact that students can better enlighten their parents and families, as education is key.
He clarified that the Tax Tribe is one of the measures aimed at involving and educating stakeholders. The reason for this is that “the more stakeholders know about taxes and taxes, the more likely they will be to comply voluntarily.”
Mr. Coker assured that by paying taxes effectively, the government is ready to provide the necessary infrastructure and make people’s lives meaningful.
“For the Lagos State Government, I know that all the taxes we generate are used wisely to ensure that we have infrastructure, security and other necessary facilities.Of course, free education is also taxed. And the more they earn, the more they put into the system to make sure people have access to basic amenities, security, infrastructure, etc. I know it will give back. ”
In a message to parents and students on taxation and tax culture, Professor Coker said: “Students should know that knowledge is wealth and information is power, and should continue to gather knowledge so that they can be fully immersed in their education.” Others.
“What I want to say to parents is that this is a commendable thing for Lagos State.”
The government will provide free education and DDK will introduce tax tribees in schools. We hope that our students will be able to pass on that knowledge to parents and support the government with their tax dollars to ensure that no child is left behind in the state. I’m in the back,” she added.
The students praised the team’s efforts and pledged to bring the news home.
Olusanjo Daniel, a senior secondary school student at Majidun Advanced Grammar, Ikorodu, said he was enlightened about the benefits of the tax.
“Through this program, I learned a lot about why adults and the working class have to pay taxes. I learned that taxes, a major source of revenue, are not imposed equally on individuals.
With the launch of Tax Trybe and Tax Club, I would like to join Tax Club and actively participate in its activities. I will sensitize parents, students, and the public about the benefits of the tax system and let them know that they are not being exploited or deceived by the government. As patriotic citizens, they have an obligation to pay taxes so that the government can provide them with the necessary facilities,” the student said.
Source: guardian.ng