Northern leaders, under the aegis of the League of Northern Democrats (LND), have set up a committee to review the four Tax Reform Bills presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu.
The tax reform bills have caused controversy in the country, with most people from the North insisting it will impoverish their region. However, the League of Northern Democrats said the committee was inaugurated to review the proposed legislation clause-by-clause and reach an informed position on each clause.
According to the spokesman of the group, Dr. Ladan Salihu, the initiative underscores their commitment to ensuring that laws reflect the principles of justice, equity, and prosperity for all Nigerians.
“The committee, composed of dedicated Northern experts in law, public accounting, legislation, and academia, has taken to itself one week to conclude a comprehensive review of the bills,” he said.
The committee’s mandate includes identifying provisions that may be injurious or inequitable, proposing necessary amendments, and ensuring that each clause of the bills upholds the constitutional, religious, and cultural norms of the people, while promoting national unity and fairness.
“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,” the statement added.
