The Arewa Socio-Economic Forum (ASEF) has dismissed as false claims of a newly introduced vehicle tax by the Federal Government, stating that its independent findings show no such policy exists.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its National President, Aminu Kuta, the forum said its investigation into the widely circulated claims found no involvement by the Nigeria Revenue Service or the Federal Ministry of Finance in the purported levy.
According to ASEF, the viral message urging vehicle owners to pay unspecified charges through unofficial channels is misleading and designed to create confusion among Nigerians.
“The Arewa Socio-Economic Forum wishes to categorically state that there is no new tax on vehicles as being falsely circulated in some quarters. Our findings confirm that neither the Nigeria Revenue Service nor the Ministry of Finance has introduced any such policy,” the statement read.
Kuta said the forum conducted a thorough review and engaged relevant stakeholders before arriving at its conclusion, stressing that the clarification was necessary to curb public anxiety and the spread of misinformation.
He advised Nigerians to rely on verified government platforms for policy updates, warning that fabricated messages and fake websites are increasingly being deployed to exploit citizens.
Beyond the clarification, ASEF urged citizens to remain vigilant and monitor the implementation of existing tax...
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