Buruj Sports Academy Chairman, Waheed Salaudeen has called on all renowned football colleagues to emulate the pay your tax syndrome to grow the sports sector of the Nigeria economy in compliance with the Tax Laws as stated by the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) and their respective State Revenue Body, filing appropriate returns as at when due as this, in turn, makes a positive impact on the Global Acceptance of their brand while attracting Foreign & Local Investors.
The recently shortlisted academy amidst others (Buruj Sports Academy) by the Technical Board of Nigeria Football Federation, ranked with the reputable standard in line with set objectives that promote Sports at the grassroots level also enjoined Governments cordial attention to the Sports Sector.
He also posited his quota remitting and filing returns consistently with the respective bodies over the years. Buruj Sports Academy can boost of keeping good records with both FIRS and the Lagos State Inland Revenue Services.
Salaudeen further encouraged academy owners to pay their tax so as to make the new Sports Policy boost the good image of clubs and academies, so as to guarantee and build the confidence of investors in terms of getting their returns as at when due.
COVID19 should be used as an eye-opening tool for Sports intermediaries creating a better avenue and formidable structure that can be worked upon in years to come.
