Reps postpones tax reform bills debate indefinitely
The House of Representatives has indefinitely postponed the special session on tax reform bills originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
This announcement was made by House Clerk Dr. Yahaya Danzaria in an internal memo shared with House members on Saturday, as reported by SolaceBase.
The Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, had on Thursday informed the lower chamber that a special session would be convened on Tuesday to discuss the tax bills.
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However, the decision to delay the session has been taken to allow for more thorough consultations regarding the proposed laws.
The memo reads, “I am directed by the House Leadership to inform all Honourable Members that the Special Session, initially scheduled for Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024, to discuss all the Tax Reform Bills, has been postponed to a later date.
“This rescheduling is due to the need for further and broader consultations with all relevant stakeholders.
“A new date and venue for the session will be communicated in due course. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.”
The four tax bills: Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill, currently before the National Assembly have met stiff opposition from the 36 state governors and northern stakeholders who called for their withdrawal and review.
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