The Nigerian Senate will engage the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) today to address contentious aspects of the proposed Tax Reform Bills.
This follows a decision during Wednesday’s plenary, led by Deputy Senate President Senator Jibrin Barau, to pause further proceedings on the bills until stakeholders’ concerns are thoroughly examined.
The review session is scheduled to take place in Abuja on Thursday, December 5, and will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to voice their opinions, fostering a more inclusive approach to the tax reform process.
Replacement in Senate Committee
At the start of Thursday’s plenary, Senator Kaka Shehu (Borno Central) was appointed to replace Senator Tahir Mungono (APC, Borno North) as the North East representative in the 10-member Senate committee tasked with engaging the AGF.
This change was made to ensure broader regional representation and effective deliberation.
The Senate clarified that only committee members, excluding principal officers of the chamber, would attend the meeting with the AGF.
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), highlighted that Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South) was appointed as committee chair to uphold transparency in the process.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio affirmed the resolutions following a voice vote during plenary, stating, “The ‘ayes’ have it.”
The ongoing dialogue underscores the Senate’s commitment to addressing the growing opposition to the Tax Reform Bills and ensuring a balanced outcome that aligns with national interests.