Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has disputed claims by the Northern Governors Forum regarding alleged injustices in President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms bill submitted to the National Assembly.
Sani emphasized that the bill is neither harmful to the North nor to any other part of the country.
In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, he stated that the bill is economically beneficial and fair to all regions.
He urged northern governors to support the bill and provide constructive input where needed, rather than opposing it.
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Mr Sani said: “The tax reform bill is not inimical to the North or any part of this country. It’s in fact economically beneficial and fair to all parts. People should keep aside sentiments and read the bill carefully.
“It’s a comprehensive and bold move to harmonize and simplify tax administration and streamline its operations and enforcement.”
He added that, “the bill will actually generate and safeguard more revenue to the states. It will also combat the corruption in the so-called tax waivers granted to business cabals.
“There is nowhere in the document where any region will be short-changed, or taxes will be increased, or jobs will be lost.
“Northern governors should rescind their decision to reject the bill, take time to read it, and make inputs where necessary.”
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