The senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has lauded the recommendations of Nigeria Governorâs Forum (NGF) on tax reform bills and described it as a welcome development.
But Ndume noted that the governors’ endorsement of the bills are not enough as there are still sections of the bills that require further clarification.
TimesNow.com.ng reported that Tinubu expressed his appreciation to the Nigerian Governors following their ‘unanimous’ endorsement of the four tax reform bills.
The bills are currently under consideration by the National Assembly.
Speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa service, Ndume called for a comprehensive review of tax reforms bill.
He maintained that the NGFâs decision was a right step, but there is a need for wider consultations and public inputs in order to have a unison stance on the legislation.
Ndume said:
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Meanwhile, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Ndume noted that he is a friend of President Tinubu but wondered why the government is in a hurry to pass the tax reform bill into law.
Ndume voiced concerns over the Tax Reform Bill introduced by President Tinubu’s administration, citing its “wrong timing” as one of his primary objections.
The lawmaker explained his grouse with the reforms by Tinubu and even threatened to leave APC.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
