GOV. AYADE TO EXEMPT LOW INCOME EARNERS FROM TAX PAYMENT

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade has promised to sponsor an 

executive bill in the state House of Assembly, to exempt low income
earners and those at the minimum wage range from paying taxes.

He said the bill was necessitated by the desire to address the plight of
low income earners.
According to him, the bill will provide a social safety net, to low
income earners and raise their living standard.

The governor also promised to fashion out ways to give the poor, a sense of belonging.

He explained that the Tax Exemption Bill is meant to exempt the low
income earners like Okada riders, traders, barbers and other petty
traders.

The governor also assured civil servants in the state of their welfare
and prompt payment of salaries.