By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse
In a bold call for fiscal reform, the Jigawa State Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (JACCIMA) has advocated for a fairer distribution of tax revenues, urging the government to allocate at least 50% to 60% of collected taxes to the areas where they are generated.
Speaking at a Policy Dialogue on Gender Responsiveness and Tax-for-Service Agreements in Dutse, JACCIMA President, Alhaji Muhammad Muktari, stressed the importance of ensuring that tax-paying communities see direct benefits from their contributions. He argued that such a model would boost public confidence in taxation and encourage compliance.
“When people see that the taxes they pay are being used to improve their roads, schools, and healthcare services, they will be more willing to comply,” Muktari stated. “We are advocating for a system where at least 50% or 60% of the revenue collected is reinvested in the area where it was generated.”
The event, organized by Tax-Justice and Governance** with support from Prime Initiative for Development, Christian Aid, and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC),** focused on making tax policies more gender-responsive and equitable.