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Sets Up Committee To Resolve Contentious Issues
THE Senate leadership has directed its Committee on Finance to suspend further action on the proposed tax bill proposed by President Bola Tinubu, pending the outcome of a high-level meeting with the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF).
The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Barau Jibrin, who made the announcement, yesterday, during plenary disclosed that a special committee has been constituted to address contentious issues in the bill, with the meeting scheduled for today, Thursday, December 5, 2024.
The decision fol lowed a series of deliberations by lawmakers aimed at resolving di sagreement s over key provisions in the proposed legislation. The contentious areas have sparked debates among stakeholders in the last couple of days.
In addition, the Senate leadership announced plans to convene a special meeting to be held at the National Assembly and chaired by the Minority Leader to address all areas of disagreement. The meeting is expected to serve as a platform for lawmakers to harmonize their positions and ensure that the bill aligns with national priorities while addressing stakeholder concerns.
Members of the special committee include: Abba Moro as Chairman, Tahir Monguno, Aliero Adamu, Kalu Orji, Dickson Seriake, Zam Titus, Yahaya Abdullahi, Adeola Solomon, Sani Musa, Abiru Mukhail, as well as the entire leadership of the senate.
…Stop Attacking Oil Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, Oborewori Warns Youths
Also, the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has warned youths in oil-producing communities to stop vandalizing oil facilities and other critical infrastructure.
He described such actions as acts of rebellion and sabotage against the government’s efforts to foster economic growth and development.
Speaking through the Commissioner for Youth Development, ThankGod Trakiriowei at a one-day youth summit on protecting government property and oil facilities held in Warri, the governor stressed the importance of safeguarding these assets as a means of preserving the state’s economic stability.
“Every act of vandalism or oil bunkering is a direct attack on our collective prosperity. These destructive actions not only undermine the government’s efforts but also threaten the aspirations and future opportunities of the youths in these areas,” he declared.
Oborevwori maintained that protecting oil facilities and government property is essential to maintaining Delta State’s leading position in oil production, which directly impacts the state’s economy and the well-being of its citizens.
He called on the youths to take on the responsibility of safeguarding oil facilities, noting that every protected asset has the potential to create jobs and opportunities for the local communities.
The governor also advocated for dialogue in resolving disputes with oil companies, cautioning the youths against resorting to violence.
He said that “no grievance can be resolved through destruction. Dialogue may take time, but it is the only sustainable path to peace and mutual understanding. Let us remember that wars are not won on battlefields but at the negotiation tables.”
