The Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami said his office has been inundated with complaints and enquiries concerning the recent 7.5% VAT deductions on voice calls and text messages, by some Mobile Network Operators (MNOs).
In a press release on Thursday 6th February, 2020 signed by the Spokesperson to the Honourable Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Uwa Suleiman (Mrs), she said that while the Ministry appreciate the support and efforts of well meaning Nigerians who have sought clarifications in a civil manner, the Ministry says that the issues of VAT, do not fall under the Ministry’s purview.
“The office of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy is not mandated to handle VAT, Uwa said.
The statement read, “In the same vein, we also wish to notify the general public that contrary to popular opinion in some quarters, the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy had no prior consultation or awareness about the development. All further enquiries and clarifications may henceforth be directed to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), being the proper institution for tax matters.
“The Honourable Minister assures all Nigerians that under his leadership, the interest of all Nigerians will be protected, the statement concluded.
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