Tinubu: Citizens want better hospitals, roads but dont want to pay tax

President Bola Tinubu has said that many Nigerians expect improved public infrastructure such as well-equipped hospitals and good roads, but are often unwilling to pay taxes needed to fund such development.

Speaking on Friday at the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, Tinubu stressed that taxation is essential for governments to meet citizens’ demands for infrastructure and services.

According to him, there is a common contradiction between public expectations and willingness to contribute financially through taxes.

“Nobody wants to pay taxes. Taxation is not friendly to the wealthy, middle class, and to the poor,” he said.

“Every human being expects development, but the question they don’t answer is how do you pay for it. You want a good highway, but you don’t want it to go through your land,” he added.