The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has applauded the passage of a pro-health tax reform bill by the Nigerian Senate, describing the development as a landmark step towards strengthening sustainable healthcare financing and advancing better health outcomes for Nigerians.
The top private healthcare group, in a statement provided to BusinessDay, lauded Ipalibo Harry Banigo, chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, for sponsoring and championing the legislation, as well as the leadership and members of the Senate for advancing a reform that aligns fiscal policy with public health priorities.
The Customs, Excise Tariff, Etc. (Consolidation) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 introduces a shift from a fixed rate on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) to a percentage-based tax system. It also provides a legal framework for a percentage of the SSB tax generated to be channelled specifically to healthcare, instead of being lumped into the general federation account.
Njide Ndili, president of the association
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