The House of Representatives on Thursday inaugurated an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the deduction of taxes and sundry charges from the earnings of civil and public servants, as well as multiple bank charges imposed on customers’ accounts across the country.
Chairman of the committee, Kelechi Nwogu, said the panel was established in response to mounting concerns from civil servants and ordinary Nigerians over the growing complexities and inconsistencies in tax deductions and banking fees.
Nwogu described the inauguration as a pivotal step in the National Assembly’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability, noting that the House could no longer ignore the frustrations of citizens that suffer unexplained deductions from their salaries and bank accounts.
According to him, the committee was set up to respond to citizens’ concerns and ensure that financial practices across both government and banking institutions align with the principles of justice and equity.
“These issues have contributed to confusion and a lack of trust among our populace. As their representatives, it is our responsibility to address these concerns directly and ensure that financial practices promote justice and equity,” he said.
