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The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun remarked that 87% of Nigeria’s VAT comes from four states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) while only 13% comes from 32 other states in the federation.

The Minister, while speaking at the parley between the federal government and progressive governors forum (PGF) on Tuesday stated that Lagos has the highest VAT collection, amounting to 55% of Nigeria’s VAT

According to her, FCT has the second place with 20%, while 6 % in Rivers, 5% in Kano and 1% in Kaduna.

As reported by TheCable, she also reiterated the need to increase tax compliance rate in the country which according to her is very low.

https://nairametrics.com/2017/08/02/these-five-states--for-87-of-nigerias-vat-revenue/

Lol.

The report says 5 states for 87% VAT in Nigeria. The states are Lagos (55%), Rivers and Kano 6% and 5% respectively. FCT came a distant 2^nd with 20% while Kaduna was a much more distant 3^rd with just 1%.

Having said that, even a blind, deaf and dumb man knows Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Benue, Niger, Kwara, Cross Rivers and Edo states for about 10 out of the 13% balance.

Now, let's assume the remaining 23 states contribute equally to the 3% balance, even though we all know Borno is slightly higher than Ebonyi while Osun beats Anambra and imo states combined. But to avoid argument, let's just assume all contribute equally.

Dividing the 3 into 26 places gives 0.12% per state. Multiplying this by 5 equals 0.57%.

So some 5 worthless undeveloped villages contribute just 0.57% VAT to the national purse (far less than what only Kaduna with the least contributes). Ironically, they claim to be the richest in Nigeria. Smh.

No wonder Lagos na obodo oyibo to some people.

Wait for it...


Old news though.

Stop spewing ignorance..VAT is an end tax and is actually borne by the last or consumer of a vatable product or service , so trying to attribute VAT collected at entry point doesnt make sense , for example Lagos being the primary entry point of most goods into Nigeria will erroneously claim to contribute the highest tax but while in reality people in yobe ,zamfara or abakiliki who end up being the last of an import actually bore part of the VAT charge ..

We no go gree!

"This is Ewedu statistics. Anambra, God's paradise must be there. Owerri too and Enugu too is not doing bad. They are trying too"

GamalNasser:
Stop spewing ignorance..V

Present your own statistics.

Golan007:


Present your own statistics.

You are too dull to process what I am about to write so chill

GamalNasser:
Stop spewing ignorance..VAT is an end tax and is actually borne by the last or consumer of a vatable product or service , so trying to attribute VAT collected at entry point doesnt make sense , for example Lagos being the primary entry point of most goods into Nigeria will erroneously claim to contribute the highest tax but while in reality people in yobe ,zamfara or abakiliki who end up being the last of an import actually bore part of the VAT charge ..

End or last , Kano still higher than your state.

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun remarked that 87% of Nigeria’s VAT comes from four states and Federal Capital Territory

Hunger or highness ? @ op

See bigotry in full display, they didn't even read what they are arguing about

Nigeria youths of NO tomorrow

We go soon realise say rivers dey overrated.
Make jungle mature first..

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway gutter media propaganda.

GamalNasser:


You are too dull to process what I am about to write so chill

There is nothing for you to write when Kaduna is even higher than wherever it is you are trying to prop up.

Golan007:


End or last , Kano still higher than your state.

Gerrout you people think you are doing the SE ko? Kontinu

GamalNasser:


Gerrout you people think you are doing the SE ko? Kontinu

You are the one fixated on this kind of news.

GamalNasser:
Stop spewing ignorance..VAT is an end tax and is actually borne by the last or consumer of a vatable product or service , so trying to attribute VAT collected at entry point doesnt make sense , for example Lagos being the primary entry point of most goods into Nigeria will erroneously claim to contribute the highest tax but while in reality people in yobe ,zamfara or abakiliki who end up being the last of an import actually bore part of the VAT charge ..

South East region has lowest population, so they contribute the least in term of consumption.

Melezenawii:


South East region has lowest population, so they contribute the least in term of consumption.

That's a valid argument.

You mean the majority of VAT comes from states the FG have spent enormous resources over the years developing their infrastructure?

You don't mean it. I find the results absolutely shocking.

Some states are developing with a speed of light ..
while some states with chronic hunger, ghost town and cities,with chronic poverty are eating statistics

Oya after statistics and GDP ... chronic hunger and chronic poverty remains same.

WhAts else?

Hunger kills..

Pray statistics and propaganda continue to rise .. why hunger poverty ghost towns continue to rise equally

For those that chose to work and develop shunning statistics and gdp propaganda.. may the continue to build develop without hunger poverty or ghost towns

It’s well with everyone


Nigeria!

Ikinternational:
You mean the majority of VAT comes from states the FG have spent enormous resources over the years developing their infrastructure?

You don't mean it. I find the results absolutely shocking.

But all SS states receive more than Kaduna.

Melezenawii:


South East region has lowest population, so they contribute the least in term of consumption.

Based on Fulani census which is not credible

GamalNasser:


Based on Fulani census which is not credible

Nigerians know the truth..even the world..

Southwest propaganda has been reoiled since Hausa Fulani drove them comot form government

Everything must be done to appease their masters

GamalNasser:
Stop spewing ignorance..VAT is an end tax and is actually borne by the last or consumer of a vatable product or service , so trying to attribute VAT collected at entry point doesnt make sense , for example Lagos being the primary entry point of most goods into Nigeria will erroneously claim to contribute the highest tax but while in reality people in yobe ,zamfara or abakiliki who end up being the last of an import actually bore part of the VAT charge ..

It doesn't change the fact that Lagos generate more. It still doesn't change the fact that Lagos still have last s of imported items too.

helinues:



Hunger or highness ? @ op

See bigotry in full display, they didn't even read what they are arguing about

Nigeria youths of NO tomorrow

Melezenawii:


The Minister, while speaking at the parley between the federal government and progressive governors forum (PGF) on Tuesday stated that Lagos has the highest VAT collection, amounting to 55% of Nigeria’s VAT

According to her, FCT has the second place with 20%, while 6 % in Rivers, 5% in Kano and 1% in Kaduna.

https://nairametrics.com/2017/08/02/these-five-states--for-87-of-nigerias-vat-revenue/

First and foremost Mrs Kemi Adeosun is no longer the finance minister!!!

Secondly, it's normal, it's expected, these places you mentioned are commercial cities!!!

These states are ready made even during the colonial times

They are highly concentrated

The concern should be are they remitting enough

danietohbadt:


Na aboki con dey live for the 5 igbo states?

Is it only the North/South West that's living in these places mentioned

You might equally say that northerners live in the South East but I can assure you that the population cannot be compared!!!
Modified:

Lordave:
Multichoice Nigeria is headquartered in Lagos State. Now when I make a subscription for my DStv I’m always charged 5% VAT.

Given that I don’t reside in Lagos, and I was taxed for the payment I made on my DStv who’s headquartered in Lagos State does my 5% VAT get recorded into VAT collected in my state of residence or in Lagos State where the company I had my transaction with is headquartered in?

Seunmsg, YorubaHero12, Simplyleo.

GamalNasser WiseandTrue

Zombies don't reason properly.

Lack of brain becloud their judgement

No matter the attack, the truth will always remain what it is!!!

How can you compare the former nation's capital (Lagos) to the East that has not experienced such exposure

In of revenue generation in any form

Isn't it partial

GamalNasser:
Stop spewing ignorance..VAT is an end tax and is actually borne by the last or consumer of a vatable product or service , so trying to attribute VAT collected at entry point doesnt make sense , for example Lagos being the primary entry point of most goods into Nigeria will erroneously claim to contribute the highest tax but while in reality people in yobe ,zamfara or abakiliki who end up being the last of an import actually bore part of the VAT charge ..

Although this news is 2017 so it’s old but I have an observation.

What exactly are the Igbos contributing to the National purse? Na then Dey first abuse the Northerners as leeches but yet Kano is contributing more VAT than any SE state.

Agriculture Export too also showed that the SW and the North are the largest earners for foreign trade for Nigeria. Sesame seed and cocoa are the two largest cash crops Nigeria export.

The SS majorly contribute the oil money for all the zones. Infact Ondo produce more oil than Imo and Abia combined. So don’t even mention Oil that can’t fill a cup as their contribution.

What exactly is the contribution of those 5 SE states to the National purse.

YorubaHero12:


Although this news is 2017 so it’s old but I have an observation.

What exactly are the Igbos contributing to the National purse? Na then Dey first abuse the Northerners as leeches but yet Kano is contributing more VAT than any SE state.

Agriculture Export too also showed that the SW and the North are the largest earners for foreign trade for Nigeria. Sesame seed and cocoa are the two largest cash crops Nigeria export.

The SS majorly contribute the oil money for all the zones. Infact Ondo produce more oil than Imo and Abia combined. So don’t even mention Oil that can’t fill a cup as their contribution.

What exactly is the contribution of those 5 SE states to the National purse.

Majority of the Igbos\other tribes are living there and they pay their taxes there as well

YorubaHero12:


That’s not my question.

The question is what does the SE region contribute to the National purse?

I think SE are the real parasite in Nigeria and not the North. They contribute nothing which explained why they always link themselves to the SS every time.

Many of these companies are own or managed by the South!!!

An average Igbo man built businesses outside it real domain

Rochas Okorocha for instance has businesses in Imo, and Abuja.

That's how many of them are

They don't just call themselves developer

It's a fact, Go and check

How fraudulently talented Nigerians are in twisting information is spectacular!

if you didn't know how VAT works, you would think these states volunteered their IGR to share with the rest of the country.

In reality, they were only points of entry as seaports or International airports of the federal government. Whereby most of the cleared goods are transported for use in other parts of the country where consumers actually pay the real cost for the good!

stop spewing thrash. VAT is collected at source not the directly by the end ...those companies sells their product in those places not included

Wiseandtrue:

Majority of the Igbos\other tribes are living there and they pay their taxes there as well

That’s not my question.

The question is what does the SE region contribute to the National purse?

I think SE are the real parasite in Nigeria and not the North. They contribute nothing which explained why they always link themselves to the SS every time.

jumper524:
We go soon realise say rivers dey overrated.
Make jungle mature first..

Sorry if I may ask, how much does Lagos generate internal per year? How come anytime crude sales stale, Nigeria economy and Lagos inclusive in red?

Wiseandtrue:

Majority of the Igbos\other tribes are living there and they pay their taxes there as well

Na aboki con dey live for the 5 igbo states?