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Kano Schoolgirls Engage in Tax Debate, Promoting Financial Literacy

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The Society of Women in Taxation, Nigeria, has organized a tax debate competition among girls’ secondary schools in Kano, Nigeria. The event, which drew participants from schools across the three senatorial zones, aimed to promote tax awareness, financial literacy, and critical thinking among young girls.

In her welcome address, Hannatu Jibril, Chair of the Debate Committee, encouraged participants to engage in respectful and informed discussions. The  Kano state coordinator society of Women in Taxation Haj.Maryam Yahaya Fagge emphasized the importance of educating children about taxes to ensure sustainability and continuity.

The debate topic, “Increase in Value Added Tax: Beneficial to the Economy,” sparked lively discussions and insightful arguments from the participants. The event provided a platform for the students to develop their public speaking, research, and critical thinking skills.

By promoting tax literacy and financial education, the Society of Women in Taxation aims to empower young girls to become informed and active citizens, capable of contributing to Nigeria’s economic development.

The event held at GGC (WTC) KANO, with following schools in attendance,GGSS Dakata,GGC Kano,GGSS Bunkure,GGSS Wudil,GGSS Gwarzo and GGSS Zakirai among others,where GGSS Dakata emerges the winner from supporting side while from the opposing side the winner is GGC (WTC) Kano

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The society of Women in Taxation was formally inaugurated on 7th May 2010 as an arm of the Chartered institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) with a view to serving as an umbrella body of the female members of the Institute and to meet the yearnings and aspirations of women for recognition as a force to reckon with on Tax policy issues.

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