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Don’t Politicise the Tax Reform Bills – Governor Uzodinma Urges Nigerians
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has urged Nigerians to approach the recently proposed tax reform bills with an open mind and avoid politicizing their purpose.
Speaking in Owerri, the state capital, the governor emphasized the importance of understanding the bills before passing judgment.
He pointed out that many critics of the bills have not thoroughly examined their content.
He explained that the proposed reforms are primarily aimed at improving the nation’s economic structure by generating more revenue for the government.
Additionally, the bills seek to streamline Nigeria’s tax system, ensuring that it becomes more efficient, organized, and less prone to abuses.
Uzodinma highlighted the significance of addressing the taxation regime in the country, which has long been criticized for being inconsistent and burdensome for businesses and individuals alike.
He noted that harmonizing the tax system would create a more transparent framework, enabling better compliance and fostering economic growth.
He further urged Nigerians to resist the temptation of using the bills as a tool for political propaganda or blackmail.
Instead, he encouraged them to critically analyze the proposed reforms, offering constructive feedback where necessary.
“This is a serious economic document,” Uzodinma stated, “and it deserves to be scrutinized with the intent to improve it, not to diminish its value through unnecessary politics.”
Governor Uzodinma also reminded citizens that the tax reform bills are executive initiatives introduced under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He called on stakeholders, including lawmakers, economists, and citizens, to approach the bills with the seriousness they deserve, given their potential to shape the nation’s financial future.
An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.
According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.
Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.
It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.
The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.
Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
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