The Organised Private Sector (OPS), represented by the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has voiced strong opposition to proposed increases in excise duties on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). The group has raised concerns that such a tax hike could threaten over 1.5 million direct and indirect jobs nationwide. During a recent address in Lagos, MAN's director general, Segun, emphasized the potential negative impact on the non-alcoholic drinks sector, urging policymakers to reconsider the implications of the tax increase on employment and the broader economy.
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