The Nigerian Green Chambers has inaugurated an Ad-hoc Committee to investigate alleged unlawful tax deductions 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, Hon. Kelechi Nwogu, who presided over the inauguration on Thursday, said the committee was formed in response to mounting complaints from civil servants and Nigerians affected by confusing and inconsistent financial deductions.
Nwogu said the assignment is a crucial step toward promoting transparency, fairness, and accountability, adding that the legislature could no longer ignore the frustrations of citizens who suffer unexplained salary and bank deductions.
“It is our responsibility to ensure that financial practices across government and banking institutions align with justice and equity,” he stated.
The committee’s mandate includes investigating the nature and application of taxes, levies, and salary deductions affecting workers; probing possible non-remittance of deducted funds; and examining bank charges, including Value Added Tax (VAT) on existing fees.
Nwogu said the panel would “identify irregularities, recommend reforms, and advocate for the rights of Nigerians,” assuring that the committee would not hesitate to use the full powers of the legislature if necessary.
