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Pantami: “Several Sections of Tax Reform Bills Make Me Uncomfortable”

…Urges NASS to Suspend Legislative Action and go for wider consultations

by Joan Aimuengheuwa
December 3, 2024
in Finance
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Prof. Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy

Prof. Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy

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Professor Isa Pantami, the former minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has (briefly) shared his perspective on the controversial four tax reforms bills before the two chambers of the National Assembly.

The former Minister, in a blog post, said some sections of the tax reform bills make him uncomfortable because they are ambiguous in nature.

Pantami who led the Communications and Digital Economy sector at the time the sector contributed over 18% contributions to the country’s GDP as at 2022, advised the National Assembly (NASS) to suspend legislative action on the bills and allow for wider consultations on the bills.

His post:

“I have been preoccupied for the past week, having attended the World Halal Summit 2024 as a speaker at the invitation of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkiye. Consequently, I couldn’t find time to read and review all the 4 bills, including the Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, 2024. However, over the last 40 hours, I have been reading them, particularly the Nigeria Tax Administrative Bill.

“The bill has the potential to transform tax collection administration if improved and implemented in the national interest. Nevertheless, there are critical observations that need to be addressed, including a potential conflict with the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s constitution.

“Several sections of the Bill make me uncomfortable, primarily because they lack clear definitions, which could lead to significant challenges during implementation. Furthermore, regulatory bodies may exploit these ambiguities when developing their regulatory instruments.

“In light of this, I offer two pieces of advice to the National Assembly (NASS):

  1. i) Suspend Legislative Action for now as some of the challenges could not be addressed by the chambers alone. In leadership, the ability to change one’s mind is a sign of intelligence and empathy, not weakness; and

 

  1. ii) Allow for wider consultations on the bills, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are contacted and any ambiguities are effectively reviewed and addressed.

“Specifically, I recommend reviewing the following sections:

1) Section 3(3)

2) Section 7(6)

3) Section 8(2)

4) Section 23

5) Section 28

6) Sections 95, 96,

97, and 118

7) Section 141 (supremacy clause)

“I believe that tax, constitutional, and business lawyers, among others, also have a significant role to play in improving the bills. As a policy researcher, I may also commend on the remaining 3 bills later.

“Finally, the government must try to address the mistrust between it and its citizens, as our situation as a nation is deteriorating due to this mistrust. Citizens are largely suspicious. Building trust is crucial at this juncture for all arms and tiers of government. We must also prioritise our national interest over and above our personal interests. Issues must also be discussed objectively and critically.

“May we continue to serve our country diligently and honestly, praying to Allah to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

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