Budget Office Defends Tax Reform Acts, Urges Caution on Alteration Claims
Oru Leonard
The Budget Office of the Federation has defended Nigeria’s Tax Reform Acts, warning against speculation and unverified claims of post-passage alterations. The Office emphasized the importance of due process, transparency, and trust in governance.
The statement followed allegations by the House of Representatives Minority Caucus, and the Budget Office welcomed the National Assembly’s investigation. It stressed that public finance relies on trust in fiscal laws and urged reliance on verified sources.
The Office proposed measures to restore confidence, including publishing verified laws and providing clear explanations for discrepancies. It cautioned against stalling governance and reforms due to unresolved claims.
Budget Office Defends Integrity of Tax Reform Acts, Urges Due Process Amid Alteration Claims
The Budget Office of the Federation has reaffirmed the integrity of Nigeria’s newly enacted Tax Reform Acts, cautioning against what it described as governance by speculation and unverified claims following allegations of post-passage alterations.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Budget Office said it had taken note of concerns raised by the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, stressing that the sanctity of the law is central to constitutional democracy and not a mere procedural formality.
Budget Office Defends Tax Reform Acts, Urges Caution on Alteration Claims national prosperity while safeguarding citizens’ rights.
