Tax reforms unlikely without a social register to guide the process.

Nigeria's tax reforms face significant challenges due to the social register requirement, according to Arewa Economic Forum Chairman Ibrahim Dandakata. The chairman attributes this hurdle to the complexities of categorizing citizens for taxation purposes.

Arewa Economic Forum's Chairman, Ibrahim Dandakata, has expressed concerns that implementing tax reforms in Nigeria would be challenging without a comprehensive social register. The register, which tracks the socio-economic characteristics of individuals and households, is crucial for accurately assessing their ability to pay taxes. Without it, the government may end up burdening already vulnerable populations with unfair tax burdens, thereby exacerbating existing economic inequalities. Dandakata's comments highlight the need for a more nuanced approach to taxation in Nigeria that takes into account the complex social dynamics of the country.