The Coalition of Arewa Groups has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bill, taking a completely different position from that of the northern governors.
The group comprising 300 organisations across 19 northern states said its decision to back the bills follows a thorough examination and exhaustive consideration of the proposed legislation during a meeting in Kaduna on Friday, November 8.
This was disclosed in a statement co-signed by Alhaji Usman Abubakar and Obadiah Amos and sent to Legit.ng on Saturday, November 9.
“Our endorsement is premised on the understanding that the tax bills are designed to consolidate taxation frameworks, promote economic growth, and ensure sustainability,” the statement partly read.
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It also applauded Zacch Adedeji, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) chairman, for clarifying the bill’s details through media engagements.
“This bill aims to harmonize multiple taxes and levies, unify revenue collection functions, and modernize the tax system. We commend President Tinubu’s vision to reshape Nigeria’s fiscal framework,” the coalition added.
“We pass a vote of confidence in the FIRS Chairman and express our full support for President Tinubu’s tax bills.”
