Support Grows For Tinubu’s Tax Reforms As South-South Senators Lead The Charge

Support Grows For Tinubu’s Tax Reforms As South-South Senators Lead The Charge

Senators from Nigeria’s South-South region have voiced strong support for the Tax Reform Bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu. The lawmakers, under the South-South Senators’ Forum, have also....READ MORE…

called on the region’s Governors to back the bills.

In a statement released in Abuja by Forum Chairman, Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West), the lawmakers affirmed their endorsement following a thorough review of the proposals. They emphasized that the tax reforms would not only serve the national interest but also align with the South-South region’s needs, aiming to enhance national revenue and promote economic stability.

The Senators, who represent Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Edo, Cross River, Delta, and Rivers States, also expressed their confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s leadership, praising his efforts in advancing the Senate’s constitutional duties. They urged all stakeholders to avoid regional, ethnic, or tribal bias in the ongoing national discourse, advocating for constructive consultations throughout the legislative process.

The statement was signed by 15 other Senators, including:

• Senator Jarigbe A. Jarigbe (PDP, Cross River North) – Secretary of the Forum
• Senator Barinada Mpigi (PDP, Rivers South East)
• Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North)
• Senator Neda Imasuen (LP, Edo South)
• Senator Munir Ned Nwoko (PDP, Delta North)
• Senator Thomas Joel-Onowakpo (APC, Delta South)
• Senator Aniekan Bassey (PDP, Akwa Ibom South)
• Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong (APC, Cross River South)
• Senator Allwell Onyeso (PDP, Rivers East)
• Senator Ipalibo Banigo (PDP, Rivers West)
• Senator Benson Agadaga (PDP, Bayelsa East)
• Senator Konbowei Benson (PDP, Bayelsa Central)
• Senator Eteng Jonah Williams (APC, Cross River Central)
• Senator Ekong Sampson (PDP, Akwa Ibom South)
• Senator Ede Dafinone (APC, Delta Central)

The Senators reaffirmed their dedication to a legislative agenda that promotes national peace, prosperity, and progress while addressing the specific needs of the South-South region.

The Tax Reform Bills presented by President Tinubu to the National Assembly include the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB.583), the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB.584), the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, 2024 (SB.585), and the Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024 (SB.586). These bills have already passed their second reading in the Senate.

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