Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has voiced strong opposition to the Tax Reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu, claiming they will bring economic setbacks to the northern region and the country as a whole....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
In an interview with BBC Hausa, Zulum expressed concern that the tax reforms would primarily benefit Lagos State while disadvantaging other regions.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!According to Daily Post, Zulum emphasized that the bill would harm the North, as well as other southern regions like the South East, South South, and parts of the South West, including Oyo, Osun, Ekiti, and Ondo states.
He argued that these areas would face significant challenges under the proposed tax framework, while Lagos would see the only tangible benefits.
The governor urged President Tinubu to reconsider the bills, noting that the northern region, which provided 60% of his votes, should not be disregarded.
He cautioned that the perception that the North does not support the president is misleading and requested that the tax reform proposals be withdrawn to avoid further regional disparity.
Zulum’s comments reflect growing concerns from various state leaders regarding the potential negative impacts of the tax reforms on their regions, calling for a more balanced approach that considers the economic needs of all states across Nigeria.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
