- 36 states have rejected the National Tax Reforms Bill introduced by President Tinubu’s government
- The governors urged President Tinubu to withdraw the controversial tax bill submitted to the National Assembly for approval, for further consultations with stakeholders
- This was after 19 northern governors and top traditional rulers from the region rejected the bill, claiming that the proposed model would be at the disadvantage of the northern states and other less industrial regions
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
State House, Abuja – In a decisive move, the 36 state governors of Nigeria under the aegis of the the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), have called for the immediate withdrawal of the National Tax Reforms Bill.
