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The House of Representatives is set to begin debate on the tax reform bills presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu today, following a meeting between northern lawmakers and zonal caucus leaders.The lawmakers have resolved to ensure that no section of the bills harmful to the interests of the northern people is passed into law.
Confirming the debate, a member of the House from the North West Geopolitical Zone revealed that the northern governors, who initially opposed the bills, appear to have backed down. The lawmaker said his colleagues, however, remain committed to scrutinizing the bills to protect the interests of their constituents.
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