The Kano State Government has strongly opposed the proposed tax reform bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly, **Daily Trust** reports.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by his Deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, made this declaration during the 2025 New Year celebration at the Filin Mahaha, Kofar Naisa open theatre. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Deputy Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Garba Shu’aibu.
“This tax reform bill is not the solution to our economic challenges. Kano State stands firmly against any policy that negatively affects the welfare of our people,” the Governor stated.
He commended the resilience of Kano residents in the face of economic difficulties and described the proposed tax hike as “ill-timed, lopsided, and inimical to the unity of the country.” He further noted: “Nigerians in general, and the North in particular, are enduring hyperinflation and unprecedented insecurity. The presidency should prioritize addressing extreme poverty and hunger, especially in the northern part of the country.”
Governor Yusuf also highlighted his administration’s achievements in healthcare, education, road construction, and foreign scholarship programs. He reminded residents of the Supreme Court’s January 2024 ruling, which confirmed him as the duly elected Governor of Kano State.
The statement also emphasized the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II in 2024, with Gwarzo describing it as a triumph for the people’s will. He reiterated that the authority to appoint an Emir rests solely with the Governor of Kano State and urged those interfering in Kano Emirate affairs to respect the law and uphold peace.
The Deputy Governor encouraged Kano residents to remain united and focused on development, stating: “Let 2025 be a year of shared prosperity and progress. Together, we will build a stronger Kano.”
