Wudil, Bichi LG Chairmen Sign ‘Tax for Service’ Charter of Demand After Tax Justice Dialogue with Stakeholders
By Mustapha Salisu
The Chairmen of Wudil and Bichi Local Government Areas have officially signed the Tax for Service Charter of Demand agreement, marking a significant milestone in strengthening tax utilisation at the local government for benefits of the citizens
The agreement was signed shortly after a high-level dialogue session convened by the Tax Justice and Governance Platform, Kano, under the leadership of Sadiq Muhammad Mustapha.
The dialogue which was supported by Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) with funding from Christian Aid Nigeria, brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including market union leaders, representatives of the Kano Internal Revenue Service (KIRS), local government officials, women groups, persons with disabilities (PWDs), media practitioners, and civil society actors.
The Tax for Service Charter of Demand outlines a mutual understanding between citizens and local government authorities on the collection and utilization of taxes. It emphasizes accountability, transparency, and the assurance that taxpayers will see tangible services in return for their contributions.
Commending the LG Chairmen after signing the charter of demand, Sadiq Muhammad Mustapha said their gestures has shown their bold leadership and willingness to embrace inclusive governance.
“This is a people-driven charter. By signing this agreement, the Chairmen of Wudil and Bichi have demonstrated a rare commitment to making governance responsive and accountable to the very communities that fund it through taxes,” he said.
While calling on other LG chairmen to emulate Wudil and Bichi, Sadiq added that the Tax Justice and Governance Platform has pledged to monitor progress, facilitate ongoing dialogue, and support both communities and authorities in realizing the charter’s goals.
PRIME TIME NEWS gathered that, the concept of Tax for Service Charter of Demand rests on the principle that tax collection should be accompanied by visible, measurable, and community-prioritized service delivery. It is a model that promotes social contract renewal between the government and the governed.
