- Mrs. Folorunso Alakija warns against increasing VAT from five percent to 7.5 percent
- She believes higher VAT will challenge entrepreneurs’ ability to earn
- Acknowledges government’s need for tax revenue for nation-building
- Emphasizes importance of reinvesting tax revenue effectively
- Identifies electricity as a major challenge for Nigerian entrepreneurs
- Highlights success stories of entrepreneurs starting with minimal capital
- Urges federal government to improve electricity supply
- Notes electricity as a key factor for attracting foreign investment
- Discusses the impact of her skills acquisition center on graduates
- Encourages graduates to utilize their skills for future success
Source: thisdaylive.com
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