Bagudu: Tax Reform Targeted at Stimulating Economic Activities, Employment Generation, Others
Welcomes constructive debate on reform bills, not religious, tribal sentiments Insists Tinubu means well for Nigeria, should be supported to heal country
James Emejo in Abuja Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Ba-
gudu, has said contrary to speculations, the tax reform effort of the President Bola Tinubu administration seeks to stimulate
economic activities and generate jobs for Nigerians. Speaking with journalists on the side-lines of the 2024 Annual Retreat
of the Bankers’ Committee in Abuja over the weekend, Bagudu said Tinubu remained committed to entrenching the principle of equal-
ity in all parts of the country. He added that there was currently no legislation or action under Tinubu that was designed to be detrimental
to any part of the country. The minister said tax legislation Continued on page 39
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