All senators representing the South-South geopolitical zone within the tenth Senate have declared their assist for the tax reform payments.
An announcement launched in Abuja, signed by Senator Seriake Dickson (Chairman) and Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe (Secretary), together with Senators Barinada Mpigi, Adams Oshiomhole, Neda Imasuen, Munir Ned Nwoko, Thomas Joel-Onowakpo, Aniekan Bassey, Asuquo Ekpenyong, and Allwell Onyeso, detailed the resolutions reached after their assembly on December 4, 2024.
The assertion reads: “After a gathering held on the 4th of December, 2024, we, the Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from the South-South Geopolitical Zone, met to deliberate on key nationwide points and the position of the Senate in advancing the collective curiosity of the Nation. After in depth discussions, the next resolutions have been made:
“The South-South Senators unanimously agreed and handed a vote of confidence within the Senate President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We reaffirm our dedication to standing by him and supporting his management in steering the Senate towards its constitutional mandate of creating legal guidelines that serve the most effective pursuits of the nation and its residents.
“We pledge our assist to the Senate President and the management of the Nationwide Meeting in guaranteeing the efficient and well timed passage of laws aimed toward selling good governance, nationwide unity, and financial improvement.
“Recognizing the significance of tax reforms in enhancing nationwide income and fostering financial stability, we resolved to assist the Tax Reforms Payments.
“This assist can be anchored on a complete research and thorough analysis of the content material of the Payments to make sure they align with the general curiosity of Nigerians, notably the well-being of the South-South area.
“The Caucus requires restraint on the a part of these bent on introducing sentiments, whether or not regional, ethnic, or tribal, to a nationwide dialogue and appears ahead to sturdy interactions and consultations as already commenced by the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“We stay dedicated to working collaboratively with our colleagues throughout the Senate and all stakeholders in fostering a legislative agenda that ensures the peace, prosperity, and progress of our beloved nation.”
