He emphasised that no region will be shortchanged, nor will there be job losses or increased taxes. Instead, Sani assured that the reforms would safeguard national and state revenues.
Shehu Sani, a former senator representing Kaduna Central, has clarified that President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill, recently presented to the National Assembly, does not discriminate against the North.
Addressing concerns over the bill’s potential impact, Sani urged both Northern leaders and citizens to “move beyond sentiments and look at the benefits” of the proposed legislation.
In a statement, Sani expressed his belief that Tinubu’s bill is “economically beneficial and fair to all parts” of Nigeria.
He described it as a comprehensive effort to “harmonise and simplify tax administration,” while streamlining enforcement to enhance revenue generation.
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“The Tax Reform Bill is not inimical to the North or any part of this country. People should keep aside sentiments and read the Bill carefully. It’s a comprehensive and bold move to harmonise and simplify tax administration… combat corruption in the so-called tax waivers granted to business cabals,” he stated.
Sani addressed Northern governors directly, urging them to “rescind their decision to reject the Bill and take time to read it.”
He emphasised that no region will be shortchanged, nor will there be job losses or increased taxes. Instead, Sani assured that the reforms would safeguard national and state revenues.
He concluded by calling on the National Assembly to treat the bill with urgency, underscoring its importance to Nigeria’s economic future.
