Abuja, Dec. 6, 2024 – Northern leaders, under the aegis of League of Northern Democrats (LND), have set up a committee to review the four Tax Reform Bills submitted by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly.
The league said the committee was formed to examine the proposed legislation clause-by-clause so as to arrive at an informed position on each part.
Ladan Salihu, the Spokesman for the group, said in a statement on Friday that the intention of setting up the committee was to ensure that the bill reflected justice, equity, and prosperity for all Nigerians.
He said the committee, which consisted of dedicated Northern experts in law, public accounting, legislation, and academia, was given one week to conclude the assignment.
“At the conclusion of its assignment, the committee will publicly present its findings in an electronic and tabular format, effectively communicating its recommendations to policymakers, legislators, the media and the Nigerian public.
“The LND assures the public of our confidence in the committee’s ability to produce thorough and well-reasoned recommendations. These will aim to maximize benefits for all Nigerians, ensuring that the tax reforms support sustainable development and equitable economic growth across the nation.
“We urge Nigerians to stay tuned for LND’s public presentation, which will provide clear insights into the bills and our proposed policy position.
“The League of Northern Democrats remains steadfast in our mission to advocate for policies that foster justice, prosperity and unity in Northern Nigeria and the country at large,” he said. (GBN)
