By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto
The Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) Monday confered award of excellence on governor Ahmed Aliyu.
Presenting the award during the
7th Faculty of Management Sciences conference with the theme,”Tax Reforms, Sectoral Implications, and Future Outlook: National and International Perspective”, UDUS Vice Chancellor, Professor Bashiru Garba discribed governor Ahmed Aliyu as a worthy alumni of the ivory tower.
The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bashiru who was presented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Prof. Garba Mahuta maintained that, they are proud of governor Ahmed Aliyu and many of their products who are good ambassadors of the university.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Professor Duada Abdulsalam divulged that Sokoto State governor’s relationship with the faculty and conference has been long and consistent.
While stressing that the theme of the conference speaks directly to issues shaping the nation’s economic direction, Prof. Abdulsalam admitted that tax systems everywhere are being revisited, adding however that their implications touch every sector, from manufacturing to digital services to the informal economy.
“As academics and practitioners, we have a responsibility to engage these issues with depth and clarity.This conference provides a rare space where policymakers, researchers, industry players and students can sit together, reflect on evidence, and consider pathways toward a fairer and more productive tax environment”.
Delivering paper on the conference theme, the lead presenter, Alhaji Aliyara Ahmed Ibrahim said, the 2025 Tax Reforms marks a transformative chapter in Nigeria’s fiscal landscape.
According to him, the overhaul of existing legislation aims to modernize and simplify the country’s tax system thus enhancing revenue generation and promoting equity.
“The new legislation consolidates over a dozen existing tax laws to streamline administration, enhance compliance, broaden the tax base, and ultimately increase government revenue”.
In his goodwill message, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar represented by the District Head of Gagi, Umar Jabi differed by saying Nigeria’s challenge isn’t tax reform but good leadership that is dedicated to proper management of the resources we have to better the lots of all and sundry.
Sultan, the respected traditional cum religious leader, however assured of their continued support and prayers for leaders across the federation to succeed.
