PWDs demand VAT reversal to 5%, stoppage of tariff hikes

The Accelerate Disability Inclusion in Emergencies (ADIE) Forum has urged the federal government to reverse the Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5 per cent to 5 per cent by September 2023, halt further increases in existing taxes, tariffs and duties, as well as stop the introduction of new ones for the next one year to ease the hardship of Niger Nigerians.

The co-chairperson, ADIE and Executive Director, Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), Grace Jerry and Christian Agbo, made the call on Monday in Abuja during a protest and media briefing on the effects of the fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians, especially Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

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They also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure PWDs are integrated into the joint federal government and labour negotiating committee on fuel subsidy removal.

The forum said that the pains being experienced by Nigerians due to the fuel subsidy removal and other policies like the floating of the Naira cannot be overemphasised.