According to The Vanguard, Northern youths have attacked Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy Senate President, accusing him of being unsympathetic to the region’s predicament.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The youths, representing 19 northern states, are opposed to the proposed Tax Reform Bills, which they believe will further economically marginalize the North.
The bills, sent by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly, aim to ensure uniformity in tax revenue administration, eliminate double taxation, and boost disposable incomes through targeted tax exemptions.
However, northern lawmakers and leaders have expressed strong reservations, arguing that the bills will disproportionately affect the region’s economic livelihoods.
According to The Vanguard, the Northern Youth Assembly has written an open letter to Jibrin, expressing disappointment and dismay at his support for the bills. They accuse him of being hell-bent on making the bills a reality, despite knowing they will further impoverish the North.
The youths have vowed to fight against the bills, which they believe will exacerbate the region’s socio-economic challenges.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>
