By James Adamu, Abuja
The National Assembly has indicated that the harmonised tax reform bills could be passed as early as Tuesday, after resolving contentious clauses in the proposed legislation.
House Committee on Finance Chairman James Faleke confirmed this development in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday.
Faleke, who heads the House delegation for the bill’s harmonisation process, expressed optimism about the timeline.
Faleke Xed: “The Conference Committee set up by the House and the Senate on the Tax Reform Bills has successfully concluded its work. The joint committees thoroughly reviewed all sections and addressed the grey areas of the four Bills, examining each clause strategically and resolving contentious issues.
“After an intensive deliberation that stretched through Thursday night, all day Friday, and into the early hours of Saturday, I am pleased to report that the Bills are now ready for presentation to both the House and the Senate for final passage.
“I would like to especially appreciate the Senate Conference Committee, ably led by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, the Distinguished Senator Sani Musa, as well as all members of the Senate Conference Committee.
“I also extend heartfelt gratitude to my colleagues on the House Conference Committee, which I had the honour to lead, for their unwavering commitment to the Nigerian people. We are truly grateful for your dedication and resilience in bringing this important task to a conclusion.”
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