Lawmakers List Benefits of Value Added Tax Bill 2021

Lawmakers at the Rivers State House of Assembly recently debated the benefits of the State Value Added Tax bill and Residents Registration bill saying apart from raising revenue in the state coffers, it will equally strengthen security.
The executive bill were brought on the floor as the Leader of the House,Hon.  Martins Amaewhule praised the governor for the courage he demonstrated to ensure that the matter was settled in the courts.
Amaewhule urged members to give the bill utmost consideration and speed of approval.
After intense debate, the bill was briefly committed to the House Committee on Finance which convoked a public hearing that stretched into the evening hours before returning its report back for mention for third reading before it was finally passed into law.
On the bill for the registration of residents, the leader posited that such law is crucial in this period of security challenges.
Amaewhule said it will also provide data base for security agencies and other economy supervisory agencies to operate effectively.
For Deputy Leader, Hon. Barinee Deeyah residents registration bill will broaden data base for effective economic planning.
Hon. Deeyah argued that a robust data base is key for and efficient economic planning and execution of government plan and programmes.
Also contributing, Christian Ahiakwo of Ogba /Egbe/Ndoni Constituency 1 submitted that with the level of migration immigration in and outside the state it will be easy for government to manage the population.
At the end of the debate and mention for third reading, the Speaker, Rt Hon. Ikuinyi- Owaji Ibani commended members for their contributions.

By: Kevin Nengia