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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY! SEE THE ONLY REASON AND FACT NIGERIA PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU CANNOT BE ARRESTED OR TOUCHED DESPITE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CORRUPTION, EVEN IF HE SELL THE WHOLE OF NIGERIA FOR PERSONAL INTEREST.The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has once again expressed its disapproval of the Federal Government’s proposed Tax Reform Bills, urging for an immediate suspension of the implementation. ...Tap To Read The Full Story Here | ..Tap To Read The Full Story Here...
The forum criticized the government for bypassing critical consultations with relevant stakeholders and experts before drafting the reforms.
In a statement released on Saturday, signed by Al-Amin Daggash, the Chairman of the Management Board, NEF emphasized the potential negative consequences of the proposed reforms on Northern Nigeria and the country at large.
Daggash stated: “Once again, it is necessary to reiterate, that indeed, Nigerians in general and Northerners in particular, are not really against the introduction of any form of good and meaningful reforms by those in positions of authority, at the federal, state or local government levels.
“Even though we shall remain very implacable in reaffirming that, our practical experiences teach us, that, going by global best practices, successful reforms are known to be underpinned by strict adherence to certain common cardinal characteristics of the public policy-making process.
“For the convenience of exposition, these similarities include, but, not limited to the under-listed basic essentials: Extensive pre-reforms early engagements with experts and critical stakeholders, to secure their buy-in.
“Establishing a very well-defined media/communication strategy, that clearly articulates the full import of the reforms and disseminates public awareness and mass enlightenment on a nationwide scale.
“Designing a robust, transparent and inclusive implementation mechanism. Proactively putting in place a well-sequenced process, to ensure that the meticulously planned reforms, really meet the society’s desired and anticipated outcomes.
“The Northern Elders’ Forum make bold to say that the recently proposed Tax Reform Bills by the Federal Government, were clearly in the breach, with regards to adhering to the above listed common characteristics of reforms and public policy-making process, all over the world and in conformity with the global best practices.”WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY! SEE THE ONLY REASON AND FACT NIGERIA PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU CANNOT BE ARRESTED OR TOUCHED DESPITE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CORRUPTION, EVEN IF HE SELL THE WHOLE OF NIGERIA FOR PERSONAL INTEREST.
The Forum called for a comprehensive dialogue involving all relevant parties before the government moves forward with the proposed reforms.…Tap To Read The Full Story Here.
