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SWIT Promotes Tax Awareness Among Kwara Students Through Debate

Published Feb. 05, 2025

By Taiwo Oguniyi

The Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT), Kwara Chapter, has raised awareness on tax knowledge and compliance by organizing a debate competition for secondary school students in the state. The event, which took place in Ilorin on Tuesday, was the North Central edition of the National Debate Competition, featuring six public secondary schools. The debate centered around the theme: “Increase in Value Added Tax Rate is Beneficial to the Economy.”

In her address, SWIT State Coordinator, Mrs. Oluwakemi Obakemi, emphasized the significance of tax education, particularly in the context of the proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10% by the Federal Government’s Tax Reforms Committee.

“It is crucial to contribute to the ongoing discussions on the proposed VAT increment, considering the public outcry. This debate provides an opportunity for students to voice their opinions and educate the public on the benefits and challenges of the policy,” Obakemi explained.

She further noted that the students’ arguments would be documented and submitted to the committee before any final decisions are made.

The Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee, Prof. Khadijat Yahaya, described the debate as an important platform for developing young financial experts and leaders.

“Engaging young minds in discussions on taxation, economic growth, and national development is essential to shaping Nigeria’s economic future,” Prof. Yahaya remarked.

Also in attendance, the Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Saadat Modibbo-Kawu, represented by Mr. Taye Adedeji, commended SWIT for aligning with the government’s vision for youth empowerment.

Dr. Abdulhakeem Shuaib, Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Ilorin District Society, praised SWIT for fostering financial discipline in students.

At the end of the competition, Government Girls Day Secondary School, Oke Sunnah, emerged as the winner with 64.5 points, followed by Queen Elizabeth Secondary School with 59.0 points, and Cherubim and Seraphim College in third place with 57.7 points.

Muminat Abdulganiyu of Government Girls Day Secondary School, Oke Sunnah, and Hamdalat Agboola of Queen Elizabeth Secondary School will represent the North Central Zone in the grand finale, scheduled for February 20.

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