The Northern Youths Assembly has sent a strong message to the National Assembly about passing the Tax Reforms Bill that is currently in their hands. The youth group wrote an open message to lawmakers saying they were worried that the bill, if it passed, would not be good for Nigerians, especially the young people of the country. The group’s President, Dr. Ali Mohammed, and its Secretary-General, Dr. Garba Abduljafiz, signed the letter. It asked the National Assembly to carefully think again about the planned tax changes and stressed the need for more public input before such laws are made law.
The group said that any law that could affect the country’s future, especially one as important as tax reform, should be discussed and studied with the help of everyone, especially young people. They said that the plan as it is now could put too many restrictions on people, which would slow down economic growth and make it harder for young people to get ahead. The group says that young people should be at the center of talks about laws that will affect the long-term well-being of the country.
To make their worries even clearer, the group reminded lawmakers that Nigeria’s youth are the largest and most powerful group in the country. They said that policies that put an emphasis on investing in education, skill development, and job growth are important for the future of the country. The group felt compelled to act quickly, saying that the country could lose the chance to build a successful and long-lasting future if the right investments are not made now. So, they called for more youth voices to be heard in the governing processes that will shape the future of the country’s economy.
In addition, the Northern Youths Assembly used the chance to call for the government to set up a special place where young people can actively help make policy. They said this would give young people a bigger say in how important problems are solved, like making sure the world stays green, creating jobs, and giving people more power in the economy. As long as young Nigerians are involved, the group thinks that the country can make policies that work better for everyone and help everyone.
Along with their worries about the Tax Reforms Bill, the group asked the National Assembly to focus on passing laws that make it easier for foreign investment and help create jobs for the country’s growing number of young people. They said that an environment that encourages investment would not only help the economy grow, but it would also give young Nigerians, many of whom are facing high jobless rates, much-needed jobs.
The youth assembly also criticized outside forces, especially international financial institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They think these organizations give bad advice that could hurt the Nigerian economy. The group says that the policies these groups push for, especially when it comes to economic change, often come with conditions that make Nigeria’s economic problems worse and limit its ability to make its own decisions. They warned the National Assembly not to give in to the pressure to follow these foreign suggestions, saying that following such advice in the past has hurt the country’s progress.
Finally, the Northern Youths Assembly asked lawmakers to stop passing laws that might hurt Nigeria’s economy and start making laws that focus on creating jobs, helping young people grow, and being sustainable in the long run. They say that the National Assembly can make a big difference in the future by giving young Nigerians the tools they need to make real contributions to the country’s growth and success.
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