Legislators from the south-south region of Nigeria have announced their support for tax reform bills aimed at enhancing national revenue and fostering economic stability. They called on their northern colleagues to consider the bills' intent and to refrain from introducing sentiments in national dialogue.
In a communiqué released on Thursday at the end of a meeting in Abuja, legislators announced their support for tax reform bills aimed at fostering economic stability and development. The south-south senators called on their northern colleagues opposing the bills to consider the legislation's intent and to refrain from introducing sentiments.
The caucus emphasized the importance of a comprehensive study and thorough evaluation of the bills to ensure they align with the overall interest of Nigerians, particularly the south-south region. They also called for restraint from those introducing regional, ethnic, or tribal sentiments in national dialogue. The legislators expressed their commitment to working collaboratively to foster a legislative agenda that guarantees peace, prosperity, and progress. They unanimously passed a vote of confidence in the Senate President, reaffirming their support for his leadership in steering the senate towards its constitutional mandate
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