The presidency has hinted that the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) do not fully understand the content of the tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu.

The presidency submitted that the proposals would relieve 90% of workers under the NLC of tax burdens, but the leadership of the labour union are opposing the bills.

It criticized the call by the NLC for the withdrawal of the bill.

This position was made known on Wednesday by the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, via a post on his X account.

The presidential media aide stated this in response to the call by the NLC for the immediate withdrawal of the Tax Reform Bills submitted by President Tinubu to the National Assembly, citing the need for broader stakeholder engagement before passage.

The congress, in its New Year message to Nigerians on Tuesday, also urged governments at all levels to prioritize citizens’ welfare in the coming year.

The NLC President, Joe Ajaero, reiterated the importance of inclusive dialogue in shaping tax reforms.

Reacting to the position of the NLC, Olusegun wrote: “Funny how more than 90% of workers under the NLC will be relieved of tax burdens in one way or the other following the implementation of the tax reform bills, but their leaders are here asking for the withdrawal.”