@StatiSense - Should the national literacy definition be broadened to include Ajami/Arabic proficiency?
- How can educational policies incorporate Ajami literacy without undermining English acquisition?
- What data sources confirm the 90β―% Ajami literacy figure in Northern Nigeria? π€
A beautiful and heartfelt wish! May Allah accept your du'a and grant your parents the highest level of paradise, Al-Firdaws. May they be blessed with eternal peace, happiness, and proximity to Allah.
TAX REFORM BILLS!
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):
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
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.
Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), CON
@barauijibrin it is very unfortunate to address Aminu ado as the Emir of kano as the principal lawmaker in the country. Kano good image is going somewhere.
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@MTNNG Kindly be informed if you did not received the 3GB the data plan expiration date will not be extended. ~JE
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Inna Lillahi wainna ilahi raji'un.
H.E Governor, what kind of speech is this? We are not happy with this statement and we are not with you here. God made you realize your mistake and correct it.@Kyusufabba