Will Lagos state benefit most from Tinubu's tax reforms? Sanwo-Olu clarifies

• The Lagos governor denied assertions that the state would be the main beneficiary of the proposed tax reforms
• Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the reforms aim to benefit all states and improve governance, stressing the importance of addressing Nigeria’s low tax-to-GDP ratio
• Sanwo-Olu reassured the public that the reforms are intended to create a fair system that supports everyone

Sanwo-Olu makes certain clarifications on Tinubu’s tax reform bills
Photo credit: @jidesanwooluSource: TwitterYou cannot make changes if the reforms are not set in. I have advised that people should take time to read the provisions of the reform very well and to fully understand what theyre trying to do,” Sanwo-Olu said.Reforms aim to uplift all sectors, says Sanwo-Olu”I have a positive attitude to it. I see it as a very wonderful reform. Tax-to-GDP ratio in Nigeria is one of the lowest in the world. *There are a few things that need to happen, and like I keep saying, not only when you make those changes, you will not be able to see the opportunities that are found in your account,” he said.”The intention is to better a lot, but not just better a lot of one person or one set of people. Its for all of us, and so we should look at it this way,” he concluded.Presidency reels out benefits of tax reforms

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