By Elizabeth Osayande
The 14th President and Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN, Dame Gladys Simplice, has stated that joining tax profession now was challenging due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking at the recent 43rd induction ceremony of the Institute, Simplice called on the inductees to show professionalism and expertise in their dealings as tax officers.
She said: “The outbreak of the coronavirus and its aftermath has brought unimaginable consequences on the world scene. Unemployment rates have doubled, economic growth has slowed down, production levels are on the low, to mention but a few.