Mimiko, SAN seek implementation of 2014 confab, APC’s federalism reports

CSOs to hold debate in Abuja over controversial tax bill

A former Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Prof. Oluwafemi Mimiko, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. Adeniyi Olatunbosun, have called on President Bola Tinubu to visit the reports of the 2014 National Conference and the All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on True Federalism to retool Nigeria and tackle challenges besetting the country.

Mimiko and Olatunbosun made the call during the first public lecture of Kola Daisi University, Ibadan. Mimiko, who spoke on the theme: “Why should regular nation-building challenges continue to undercut Nigeria’s Development Possibilities? Lessons from elsewhere,” said democracy remains the best option for the country.

On his part, Olatunbosun, who is the VC of Kola Daisi University, said it is imperative to look at the confab report, adding that it represents the collective aspirations of Nigerians.

IN another development, a coalition of 1,000 civil society groups, under the platform of The Situation Room, has said all is set for key stakeholders, including policymakers and economic experts, to critically examine the proposed Tax Reforms Bills 2024.The bill seeks to revamp Nigeria’s fiscal landscape by implementing comprehensive regulations governing income, among others.

According to a statement signed by Executive Director of the Situation Room, Dr Vincent Ntui, the meeting would allow stakeholders to examine the bill’s impacts critically, saying that one of the key objectives is the adoption of a civil society working document outlining concerns and recommendations for the National Assembly.