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Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State, has described Nigerians as “over-pampered.”
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He urged them to support President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms for economic growth.
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He praised the governors and key stakeholders supporting the reforms.
Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North, has sparked a debate with his remarks on Nigerians being “over-pampered” and reluctant to embrace hard work.
He made these comments during a discussion with ARISE NEWS about President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax administration reforms in Nigeria.
Kalu praised the governors and key stakeholders supporting the reforms, describing them as a necessary step toward economic growth.
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However, he noted that the resistance to change often stems from a culture of entitlement, which is why some oppose the proposed bill. “We need to go to the tough area and come back to enjoy the tough area,” he remarked.
Further discussing the tax reform bill, Kalu highlighted its progressive nature while acknowledging the need for expanded discussions to ensure inclusivity.
He described the existing tax laws as outdated and incapable of supporting Nigeria’s 21st-century economic aspirations.
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“Most of the laws we are using today in Nigeria are very obsolete, they are gone, they are not functional laws,” he said.
Kalu also expressed concern over the reluctance of Nigerians to embrace labor-intensive or innovative opportunities outside major cities.
“People only want to come and live in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Aba, or Kaduna. They don’t want to go to the farm. Nobody wants to think about tomorrow,” he stated.
Senator Orji Kalu Meets Nnamdi Kanu At DSS Custody
The senator representing Abia North senatorial district and Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu on Monday, visited, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigeneous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is currently detained in the facility of the Department of State Service (DSS).
In a statement posted in his official Facebook page, on Monday afternoon, Kalu, who is a former Governor of Abia State disclosed: “This afternoon, I visited my brother, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody, Abuja.
