The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has shed light on why the Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills for a second reading, despite widespread controversy.
In an interview with BBC Hausa, Jibrin explained that the decision was made to enable experts and Nigerians to contribute their opinions and insights on the proposed reforms.
President Tinubu submitted four tax reform bills to the National Assembly for consideration last month. However, the proposals faced opposition from northern governors and other stakeholders.
Despite the pushback, the Senate proceeded with the second reading of the bills on Thursday, using voice votes to move them forward. Speaking on Friday, Jibrin emphasized that the approval was not a final decision but a step to foster public and expert engagement.
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