By Adepote Arowojobe
The Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi, has urged citizens to support the new tax reform, describing it as progressive and protective of poor Nigerians.
Oba Shotobi made the appeal on Thursday while visiting a hospital in Ikorodu, Lagos, to distribute gifts to the first babies of the year.
He said the reforms reflected commitment by President Bola Tinubu’s APC-led government to a fairer, efficient tax system improving national revenue.
“In simple arithmetic, bank transaction charges have gone. The tax reform will benefit us. Let us be patient; Nigeria will get there,” the traditional ruler said.
He added that Nigerians would manage reforms internally without waiting for external bodies to dictate policies.
According to him, the reforms would end multiple deductions, easing pressure on low-income earners and small businesses.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the first baby in Ikorodu, a male, was delivered by Mrs Esther Fatai at 12:13 a.m., weighing 3.9kg.
The second male baby was delivered by Mrs Abiodun Shittu at 3:08 a.m., while a third was born to Mrs Damilola Olufinkua at 4:03 a.m.
Cash and baby materials were presented to the mothers by Oba Shotobi, accompanied by his wife, Olori Kudirat, and caregivers.
Dr Taiwo Hassan, Medical Director, General Hospital Ikorodu, thanked Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for supporting the hospital’s development.
“You cannot push General Hospital Ikorodu aside. Our staff support indigent patients and residents with professionalism,” Hassan said.
He added that a renal centre under construction was 80 per cent completed, appreciating stakeholders for their continued support. (NAN)