The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Nigerians to reject what it called distorted or falsified tax law, stressing the importance of inclusivity and fairness in the formulation of fiscal policies.

NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made the call in his 2025 Christmas message, saying that distortions and alleged forgery associated with certain tax policies undermine credibility and public trust.

“Together, in this season and beyond, we must insist on Tax Justice where the rich pay their fair share and all forms of regressive taxation are removed,” he said in a Wednesday statement.

“Any tax system that is mired in apparent distortion and outright forgery is unacceptable and should therefore be rejected by all.”

He called for social and tax justice, insisting that all citizens must have access to quality healthcare, education, and security, while workers’ rights and rewards are respected.

According to the NLC President, sustainable reform requires patience, transparency, and broad ownership, rather than hurried legislation driven by political interests.

“It is better to patiently craft a law that is broadly crafted and owned than rush into one filled with serious errors and outright political manipulations,” he stated.