The Christian Conscience Group has urged Nigerian lawmakers to consult with relevant stakeholders to get their input in the tax reform bill before it is passed to law.
The body made the plea in a statement after its meeting in Lagos on Wednesday December 3.
In the statement signed by its National President, Dr Mrs Yetunde Akinluyi and its National Secretary, The Revd Dr Kolawole Verrals, the group describes the bill as a positive one.
The tax reform according to the group ‘must however be subjected to robust and informed public debate, because in our opinion, a public hearing on tax reform is essential. It will allow Nigerians from all segments of life to engage meaningfully in the process.. Such actions, we believe, will build public trust and ensure inclusivity of all.
Christian Conscience also enjoined all political leaders to see Nigeria as one Nation and should not play politics of divide and rule.
“Our leaders should not read political, religious and sectional meanings into what the federal government does but where necessary criticise constructively with facts and figures because Nigeria belongs to all of us.:
The group also felicitates Nigerians as the year comes to an end. It admonished Christian faithful to celebrate moderately the coming Christmas and New year while praying that God will always manifest positively in the affairs of the nation