‘Engage stakeholders in proposed tax law’
A non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Christian Conscience,
has advised members of the National Assembly to engage relevant stakeholders in robust and informed public debate before passing the proposed tax laws submitted by the Federal Government.
The lawmakers were praised for creating an enabling environment to discuss the bills.
In a communiqué made available to reporters yesterday in Lagos, signed by the National President, Mrs Yetunde Akinluyi and National Secretary, The Revd Dr Kolawole Verrals, the group believed the Bill was a positive one that if passed into law, ‘’will streamline our tax regime.’’Related News
They, however, cautioned that before it was passed, it must be inclusive of shades of opinions.
The statement said such reform must be subjected to robust and informed public debate, ‘’because in our opinion, a public hearing on tax reform is essential.’’
‘’It will allow Nigerians from all segments of life to engage meaningfully in the process. Such actions, we believe, will build public trust and ensure inclusivity in law making.’’
All over the world, according to the statement, “there is nothing wrong with tax reforms because it is a critical issue in nation building provided stakeholders are carried along. From our findings, the tax reform bills before the National Assembly are aimed at economic transformation to empower Nigerians and facilitate inclusive economic growth.”
