… task FG on harmonisation of taxes
Members of Nigeria Hotel Association (NHA) has decried rising activities of imposition of multiple taxes on them by the government, a development that is running down their hospitality businesses across the country.
The declaration was made by the NHA its leadership as represented by the National President, Dr Patrick Anyawu while addressing Journalists in Bauchi on Thursday at the NUJ Press Center.
The Association further called on the Federal Government to intervene with policies, reforms and financial support in order to save the tourism industry from imminent collapse.
The National President of the Association explained that the call was part of the outcomes of the NHA’s national meeting held in Lagos on May 6, 2025.
According to him, “The high rate of tax levy which hotel operators pay to revenue authorities is becoming so alarming in the country.
“Multiple taxation is one of the major factors that affect business operators, especially we hotel operators.”
“We want the relevant authorities to look into the tax revenue and review it downwards to facilitate hospital business,” he added.
“Members of the Association had no difficulty in paying taxes as they are law abiding citizens but multiple taxation from different government agencies are negatively affecting the industry.”
He continued, “So we are calling on the federal government to harmonise taxes in the hospitality industry, in line with the global trend.”
“There are some hotel operators in the country that are not registered with us, this is not suppose to be so because when they face challenges like robbery incidences in hotel or something tragic happens, who will stand up for them?”
“It is important that every hotel registers with the association in order to give hotel owners a sense belonging and where there are issues like litigations, the association can support them,” he said
Patrick Anyanwu also called for the creation of a federal grant scheme to boost hotel businesses, highlighting the sector’s critical role in national revenue generation, employment, tourism, and accommodation services.
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