Tuesday, January 20, 2026 - The Spiritual Head of the Cherubim and Seraphim Agbojesu Conference Worldwide, Samuel Akintobi, has called on the Federal Government to ensure that revenues from the new tax system are judiciously managed and used for the benefit of ordinary Nigerians.
Akintobi made the call on Saturday during the church’s
Annual General Conference in Iseyin, Oyo State.
The cleric said transparent and purposeful use of tax
proceeds would help address widespread concerns over the impact of the recently
implemented tax reforms on citizens.
Nigeria’s new tax regime, which took effect on January 1,
2026, has faced criticisms from various quarters that it could place additional
burdens on people already grappling with economic challenges.
Some groups have called for a suspension or amendment
of the reforms, warning that mismanagement could worsen living conditions.
Speaking to delegates, Akintobi said, “As a church, we
recognise the need for a strong revenue base to move our nation forward, but
taxation must be transparent and purposeful. The people need to see that every
naira collected in tax translates into projects and services that lift the
common man out of hardship.”
He added, “The government must not see tax collections as an
end in themselves but as a sacred trust. Let leadership prove to the people
that these funds are not merely filling coffers, but are being used to improve
the overall welfare of citizens.”
Also at the conference, the church’s chairman, Hezekiah
Adeleke, said the creation of a comprehensive database for members was a major
highlight of the deliberations.
“We are glad that the theme of the conference, ‘Advancing
Steadfastly in the Lord’ (Philippians 3:13–14), guided our discussions,
alongside progressive steps the church is taking, particularly registration to
establish a full database of members,” he said.
Adeleke further commended the support of the Supreme Head of
the church, noting that his guidance and advice were instrumental to the
success of the programme.
The conference also inaugurated a new National Executive
Council under Adeleke’s leadership.
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