Northern youths write National Assembly over Tax Reform Bill

The Northern Youths Assembly has told the National Assembly that the tax reform bill sent to it by the executive  should not be passed as it is not in the interest of the people.

The group took this position in an open letter to the  federal lawmakers. The letter which was made available to journalists  on Thursday was signed by the group’s President, Dr Ali Mohammed, and Secretary-General, Dr Garba Abduljafiz.

The group said, “The youth are Nigeria’s future, and our prosperity hinges on investments in education, skills development, and job creation.

“As the largest political demography in the nation, youth must have a say in laws and policies that directly impact the future of the country.

“We call for the creation of a special place at the centre, to allow the youths to contribute to solutions that may promote sustainable development, job creation, and economic empowerment.

“We urge the National Assembly members, to direct their resources and energy towards creating laws that would prioritise and encourage foreign investment.

“The laws should encourage skills development and jobs creation for the teeming population of the youths, to improve measures that risks stifling the Nigerian economic opportunity.

“We also urge them to stop complying with the dictates and advisory of the agents of destruction, IMF and World.