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NEFGAD Demands Urgent Probe of Altered Tax Laws
NEFGAD tax investigation urged as advocacy group demands urgent probe into altered gazetted tax laws in Nigeria
The Network for the Actualization of Social Growth and Viable Development (NEFGAD), a Nigerian civic advocacy group, has formally written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly, demanding an immediate and independent investigation into confirmed unlawful alterations to Nigeria’s newly gazetted tax laws.
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The organisation’s acting head of office, Mr Blessing Nnekwu Ojo, emphasised in the letter that the changes, confirmed by the National Assembly, constitute a direct assault on constitutional order, legislative integrity, and democratic governance.
NEFGAD called on the president to identify where the legislative process was compromised, establish the scope of the alterations, and ensure appropriate sanctions for all involved.
“The integrity of the legislative process has been fundamentally breached,” the letter stated.
“Any alteration to a law passed by the National Assembly, whether by omission, substitution, or addition, undermines public trust, fiscal certainty, and investor confidence.”
NEFGAD warned that failure to act promptly could compel the organisation to seek judicial redress, including possible proceedings before the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice over matters of legislative impunity and institutional abuse.
The advocacy group highlighted that the situation carries severe implications for Nigeria’s democracy, stressing that decisive action, transparency, and accountability are expected from the nation’s leadership.
NEFGAD reaffirmed its commitment to defending democratic institutions and upholding the rule of law.
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In addition to urging legal and governmental scrutiny, NEFGAD’s letter underscores the broader consequences of altering gazetted laws, noting potential reputational risks to both the country and the current administration.
The Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal, has received the ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award in Ghana, with organisers recognising what they described as his administration’s achievements in public sector leadership and economic reforms.
The governor was honoured at the 7th ZIK International Peace and Leadership Award ceremony, held on Friday at the British Council in Accra. The event featured a lecture themed: “Leadership, Peace, and Regional Integration: Advancing Africa’s Development in a Changing Global Order.”
According to the organisers, Lawal’s award was based, among other considerations, on his administration’s progress in public sector leadership and economic reforms in Zamfara State.
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the ZIK Pan-African Award, His Royal Highness Professor Echefuna R.G. Onyeabadi, noted that the award was established to recognise individuals making meaningful contributions to the service of their people.
Receiving the award, Governor Lawal dedicated the honour to the people of Zamfara State, stating that it would further motivate his administration to intensify efforts toward transforming the state.
“This award is dedicated to all the people of Zamfara State. My administration has been working tirelessly to ensure the state can compete with any other in Nigeria. That was our promise and we have surpassed expectations in just three years,” Lawal said.
The governor highlighted key projects and reforms undertaken by his administration, including urban renewal initiatives, the construction of a modern airport and sweeping reforms in security, education, healthcare and the civil service. He noted that the newly constructed airport was particularly significant, as Zamfara had not benefited from such infrastructure in over 30 years since the creation of the state.
“We have made great strides in security, civil service reform, education, health and other sectors,” the governor added.
Lawal thanked the organisers for the recognition, saying the award would encourage him to do even more for the people of Zamfara.
“It means a lot to me and will motivate me to do even more for my people. Zamfara is on the rise,” he said.
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