President Bola Tinubu has expressed his gratitude to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently being reviewed by the National Assembly.
In a statement issued on his behalf by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, President Tinubu praised the governors for their exemplary leadership and their role in fostering unity across the nation.
He highlighted their efforts in overcoming regional, ethnic, and political differences to drive Nigeria’s progress.
“Thursday’s productive consultation between the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Presidential Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy is a notable example of collaboration between the Federal and State governments,” the statement read.
The President extended special praise to the NGF Chairman, Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, for his effective leadership in rallying support among his fellow governors for the tax reform bills, which are aimed at revitalizing the national economy and improving Nigeria’s investment climate.
He also acknowledged the contributions of the Progressive Governors Forum, the Northern Governors Forum, and other groups whose cooperation helped resolve the controversies surrounding the bills.
President Tinubu reiterated that the primary goal of the Tax Reform Bills is to serve the nation’s poor and promote national interests by enhancing Nigeria’s economic competitiveness and attracting both local and foreign investments. He emphasized the importance of updating the country’s outdated tax laws to achieve these objectives.
The President also commended the dialogue between the NGF and the Presidential Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy Reform, stressing that it exemplified the value of constructive discussions in addressing differing viewpoints.
He reaffirmed his commitment to working with the governors to foster economic growth, national unity, peace, and stability, while urging other stakeholders with ideas to participate in the ongoing legislative process at the National Assembly.
Finally, President Tinubu called on the National Assembly to expedite the passage of these critical bills, enabling the country to quickly realize the benefits of the proposed reforms.
