Food VAT

I was at a popular eatry in Lagos a few days back for lunch and was suprised to see a new notice informing customers of their decision to charge Value Added Tax (VAT).

The management stated that the decision to charge VAT on food served customers was 'forced down their throat' by government authorities.

I merely laughed over it but on a second thought it dawned on me that for once we are waking up to stark realities of development.

Over the years we have run away from paying taxes; maybe cos our leaders have never justified payments made.

But going tough on food tax is what i can't come to terms with at the moment. Are there no other areas we can start with before food?

But if this food tax will end our misery borne out of bad road, lack of food, power,water and shelter then we have a deal.