The House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate growing concerns over excessive tax deductions from the earnings of civil and public servants, as well as multiple and unclear bank charges imposed on customers of deposit money banks.
The committee, chaired by Rivers lawmaker, Kelechi Nwogu, was inaugurated in Abuja on Thursday by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas.
Nigerians are increasingly voicing frustration over unfair and unexplained deductions from their salaries and bank accounts.
Civil and public servants, in particular, say they are being hit by multiple taxes, levies, and bank fees that reduce their already stretched incomes.
The problem stems from Nigeria’s complex tax system, where overlapping deductions by federal, state, and local agencies often lead to double taxation and poor accountability.
Many workers also allege that some deducted funds, such as pensions and housing contributions, are not properly remitted to the relevant authorities.