GOVERNOR Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has raised concerns that some financially weaker states may struggle to survive if the proposed tax reform bills before the National Assembly are passed and signed into law by President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking today in an interview, the governor emphasized the need for a thorough evaluation of the bills to avoid long-term negative consequences.
“Some states may not be able to survive, so it is something that must be carefully studied to ensure we don’t hurt ourselves in the long run,” he said.
Governor Lawal acknowledged that the proposed reforms have both positive and negative aspects.
“The tax issue has a lot of components – there is the good aspect and the bad aspect. We are studying the situation to advise our people on the best way forward. It’s an ongoing process, and we will continue engaging,” he added.
The tax bills, introduced by the Tinubu administration, have sparked widespread controversy, drawing criticism and opposition from various quarters, including the 36