The Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu has commended the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government for the tax reforms initiative saying that, the parliament has initiated a robust oversight function to ensure compliance, transparency, and accountability.
Speaking, at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on the topic “Parliamentary Action for Social Development and Justice,” Mr. Kalu cited the Nigeria’s key legislative achievements in recent years, saying they attest to Nigeria’s commitment towards realizing the objective.
Mr Kalu said ” One of the key pillars of our strategy has been the establishment of Regional Development Commissions.
“These bodies are dynamic institutions tasked with channeling resources where they are needed most, ensuring that policy interventions are tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of each region”.
He explained that, by decentralizing our development efforts, we are breaking away from the one-size-fits-all approach and ensuring that every region can chart its own course toward sustainable progress.
Mr. Kalu also said that another significant legislative measure is the new minimum wage bill, which according to him, not only safeguards the rights of workers but also lays the foundation for a more dynamic and productive economy.
The Deputy Speaker expressed worry that the continent of Africa is burdened by a huge debt profile that strains it’s public finances, making it difficult to realize the sustainable social development.
He however gave an assurance that Nigeria’s journey towards social development and justice is defined by a steadfast commitment to human dignity, equity, and sustainable progress
