Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani has drummed support for President Bola Tinubu's tax reform bill.
Speaking on Thursday, he urged the Nothern governors to rescind their decision on the tax bill, stressing it was not against or adverse to the interest of the North.
The former lawmaker stated that the bill is one of President Tinubu’s bold moves to strengthen tax administration in Nigeria, in which its operations and enforcement are simplified.
Sani urged the National Assembly to take the bill seriously, adding that northerners should move beyond sentiments and look at the benefits inherent in the bill.
He said: “The Tax reform Bill is not inimical to the North or any part of this country.
“Its in fact economically beneficial and fair to all parts. People should keep aside sentiments and read the Bill carefully.
“Its a comprehensive and bold move to harmonise and simplify tax administration and streamline its operations and enforcement. The Bill will actually generate and safeguard more revenue for the country and the States.
“It will also combat the corruption in the so-called tax waivers granted to business cabals. There is nowhere in the document where any region will be shortchanged or taxes will be increased or jobs will be lost.
“Northern Governors should rescind their decision to reject the Bill and take time to read it and make inputs where necessary. NASS must treat this important Bill with all seriousness.”