Why Governors Demanded Further Talks On Tax Bills – Makinde

Makinde further clarified that he was not against the tax reforms but was merely presenting the concerns raised by the governors to the media.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Makinde provided this clarification during a media interview on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State on Saturday.

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On October 3, 2024, President Tinubu submitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly: the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill.

These bills have sparked debate, with many stakeholders expressing opposition to certain sections proposed by the government.

Makinde, who had previously briefed the media on the position of the National Economic Council (NEC) regarding the bills, explained that the NEC had unanimously agreed that the bills should be withdrawn from the National Assembly for further consultations.