The Civil Society Legislative Society Advocacy Center (CISLAC) is collaborating with Tax Justice Network Africa to create awareness on tobacco Tax Advocacy in Nigeria. The project is themed "supporting effective tobacco control through responsive tax systems in Nigeria."
The main discussions will be on if tobacco tax in National Tobacco Act can help reduce the monster of smoking among vulnerable groups in Nigeria. The ongoing South West Zonal meeting is organized by CISLAC, with support from Campaign For Tobacco-Free Kids. Among the attendees were Dr. M.T MALAU branch head tobacco control unit of the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, who spoke on the harms of tobacco on both the environment and economy. It's important to note that earlier in the year, President Muhammadu Buhari increased tax on tobacco products across the country.
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