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The Kano State Government has strongly expressed opposition to the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly.

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who spoke through his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, declared the government’s position during the 2025 celebration held at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre, a statement issued by the deputy governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Garba Shu’aibu, stated.

The governor said, “This tax reform bill is not the solution to our economic challenges. Kano State stands firmly against any policy that negatively affects the welfare of our people.”

He lauded the resilience of Kano residents amidst economic challenges, describing the proposed tax hike as “ill-timed, lopsided and inimical to the unity of the country. Nigerians in general, and the north in particular are growing under hyper inflation and unprecedented insecurity, therefore the presidency should pay more attention in tackling extreme poverty and hunger, especially in the northern part of the country.”


Governor Yusuf highlighted his administration’s notable achievements in healthcare, education, road construction, and foreign scholarship initiatives. Additionally, he reminded residents of the Supreme Court ruling in January 2024 that confirmed him as the duly elected governor of Kano State.

According to the statement, Gwarzo celebrated the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in 2024, describing it as a victory for the people’s will reiterating that the authority to appoint an Emir lies solely with the Governor of Kano State and urged those meddling in Kano Emirate affairs to respect the law and uphold peace.


The deputy governor encouraged Kano residents to remain united and steadfast, stating, “let 2025 be a year of shared prosperity and progress. Together, we will build a stronger Kano.”

treesun:
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The deputy governor encouraged Kano residents to remain united and steadfast, stating, “let 2025 be a year of shared prosperity and progress. Together, we will build a stronger Kano.”

https://dailytrust.com/kano-govt-rejects-tax-reform-bills/

Deltafirstson:
Tell me in one or two sentences how this tax bill will favour the poor Nigerians. North or south?

helinues:
Their opinion

Toosure70:
Separation loading. This is not Jonathan please. Better go and beg Baba

Oshin56:
I know they will be regretting for supporting Tinubu now, but whether they like it or not HOR and Senate will pass the bill and nothing will happen. It's better they start building brewery and other things that they call Haram so that they will be getting money...

iwaeda:
I stand with BAT on this, North have not been paying, even police brutality has never extended to The North, have you seen anyone arrested or daily on his way to airport, like they do standing at Ikeja and airport road, Oshodi.

vibratingpenis:
The tax reform has come to stay with adjusting the oil states to get more from their oil only.