Just In: South-South senators endorse tax reform bills, reaffirm support for senate president

December 05, 2024

By Samuel Ogunsona

The senators representing the South-South geopolitical zone in the 10th Senate have unanimously endorsed the tax reform bills.

In a statement issued in Abuja, the senators reiterated their steadfast support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

“After a meeting held on the 4th of December, 2024, we, the Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from the South-South Geopolitical Zone… resolved to support the Tax Reforms Bills,” the statement reads.

The senators emphasized that their support will be anchored on a comprehensive study and thorough evaluation of the content of the Bills to ensure they align with the overall interest of Nigerians, particularly the well-being of the South-South region.

The statement was signed by Senator Seriake Dickson (Chairman), Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe (Secretary), along with other senators from the South-South region.

In related news, the Senate has set up a committee to review the tax reform bills, which aim to enhance national revenue and foster economic stability.