South-South senators drum support for tax reform bills
Senators from the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria have reiterated their support for the Tax Reform Bills presented to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu.
The lawmakers under the umbrella of the South-South Senators’ Forum emphasized the significance of tax reforms in boosting national revenue and fostering economic stability.
In a statement on Thursday by the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West), the lawmakers stressed their commitment to conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the bills to ensure they align with national interests, particularly the well-being of the South-South region.
They also urged South-South governors to work in partnership with lawmakers to refine the bills for mutual benefit.
The Senators, representing Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Edo, Cross River, Delta, and Rivers States, passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, praising his leadership in advancing the Senate’s constitutional mandate.
The Forum urged stakeholders to avoid introducing regional, ethnic, or tribal sentiments into the national dialogue, advocating for robust interactions and consultations in the legislative process.
The communiqué was signed by 15 other Senators, who reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a legislative agenda that ensures the peace, prosperity, and progress of the nation while addressing the unique needs of the South-South region.
South-South senators drum support for tax reform bills
