LET'S BECOME NIGERIAN “CITIZENS” IN 2026
Happy New Year to all Nigerians, and I hope we’ve all gotten off to a revamped tax culture that the President Tinubu-led government officially kicks off today, 1st January 2026. Payment of tax is one of the requisites of “citizenship”, and the effective and transparent utilization of these revenues is, in turn, a fundamental proviso of public leadership, whether in a democracy or any other form of government. Notwithstanding the declining public trust in Nigerians who hold public office (political office holders and civil servants), the question is: will you be any different if you were appointed or elected to any of those official seats today? The assurance in our individual answers will only stem from our current “citizenship” ratings. When a Nigerian “citizen” points a finger at those in positions of authority, three fingers point back at him or her, signalling that there are enormous responsibilities expected of every bearer of a National Identification Number (NIN...