Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike complained Thursday that wealthy residents refuse to pay their taxes and ground rent. The minister said these rich people follow tax laws when they live abroad but ignore similar rules at home in Nigeria. Wike made these comments during the opening of a new road project in Mabushi. He pointed out that the same people who pay property taxes before leaving London or America find excuses to avoid payments in Nigeria. The minister called this behavior his biggest challenge as FCT leader.
Wike asked President Bola Tinubu to help educate capital city residents about paying ground rent. He thanked supporters from Rivers State for backing his work as minister. The official promised not to disappoint Nigerians and his home state supporters. Wike said wealthy Nigerians know the consequences of not paying taxes in foreign countries. He wants the same level of tax compliance to happen in Nigeria without people asking for extra time to pay what they owe.
Wike asked President Bola Tinubu to help educate capital city residents about paying ground rent. He thanked supporters from Rivers State for backing his work as minister. The official promised not to disappoint Nigerians and his home state supporters. Wike said wealthy Nigerians know the consequences of not paying taxes in foreign countries. He wants the same level of tax compliance to happen in Nigeria without people asking for extra time to pay what they owe.
