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The Presidency has intensified its efforts to convince the National Assembly to pass the tax reform bills, sources close to the matter have revealed.The bills, which were transmitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu on October 3, have been met with resistance from northern governors and lawmakers.According to reports, the leadership of the House of Representatives has invited caucus leaders for a crucial meeting aimed at convincing lawmakers to back the bills.
“I am not aware of any pressure, but as I told you last week, we are studying the bill as usual and liaising with our constituents and relevant stakeholders to understand their feelings and views. It is the people’s views and will that will prevail in the end. This is what will happen,” he said.Similarly, Rep. Kwamoti Bitrus Laori said that the welfare of his constituents remains his top priority.
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