Shehu Sani Reacts After FIRS Boss Says It Is Unfair For Lagos, Rivers, FCT To Have 70% VAT Proceeds

A former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the statement made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji on Monday.

The Guardian had earlier reported that the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, had in a meeting with members of the national assembly described the allocation of 70% of value-added tax (VAT) proceeds to Lagos, Rivers, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as unfair to the remaining 34 states.

Reacting to the statement, Senator Shehu Sani stated on his verified Twitter page on Tuesday; “The revelation made yesterday by the FIRS Chairman before the House of Reps that presently only 4 states corner the 70% of VAT namely Lagos, Rivers, Oyo and FCT is unjust.”

He added; “This is a strong justification for the…Read the full article.