Group Hails Governors For Embracing Tinubu’s Tax Reform

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By Salif Atojoko
The Democratic Front (TDF) has commended the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for reaching a consensus with the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms over the tax reform bills.

In a statement by Malam Danjuma Muhammad, its Chairman, on Saturday, the group said the deal was bound to lay all divisive rhetorics on the tax reform to rest.

“Like many Nigerians, we at the Democratic Front can now heave a sigh of relief after the governors and members of the Presidential Committee reached an understanding on the tax reform.

“Most disturbing for us has been the divisive dimension of the debate, which centred on the contentious issue of Value Added Tax derivation.

“We are, however, glad that President Tinubu’s decision to encourage a healthy national debate ahead of the public hearing paved the way for constructive engagements and wider consultations among stakeholders,” said the group.

It said the position of the governors did not only…



Source: News Agency of Nigeria