[Full Video] Channels TV Hosts Townhall On Tax Reform Bills: Experts Call For Restraint, Patriotism

[@taofeekyusuf511]

This is very educative! Hon. Dogara spoke brilliantly well. I never listened to him this way before. He sent a perfect message to the conservative Northern leaders. He spoke like a patriot. Prof. Taiwo Oyedele is exceptionally competent and eloquent. What I learnt here is that effect of reacting on hear-say before making personal research may be damaging. To Channels TV, thanks for standing out in bringing out the truth to the public. God bless Mr President. God bless Nigeria

[@akintundeoloyede9735]

He did school the antagonist. I didn't know he was this eloquent and cerebral.

[@muhammadghaliahmed6793]

With all due respect to Mr. Oyedele, the Chairman of the Tax Reform Bills, tells us that having a good education, skillful knowledge with wisdom, and leadership skills is a blessing in disguise. As such, the government needs to fish out some of the gifted knowledgeable, skillful and intelligence Nigerians to drive the socio-economic development paradigm shift from the dysfunctional system of yester-years. Knowledge is the most important element to move Nigeria out of the current quagmire and confusion. May the almighty Allah bless our good leaders with inspiration and wisdom of leadership.

[@tescobar2001]

That is one of the strengths of Tinubu. He has the eye for good resource person to help him drive and achieve his good goals.

[@musaadedibu9316]

Dogara intelligently distroyed Ndume 😂😂 I love that part sooooo much. Just watch from 01:46:00. People who have been following this matter will understand that catapult 💯 %😅 This is one of the best and longest political matters have ever listen to on KZbin in the history of this country. God bless channels God bless Sheun and God bless us all.. 🇳🇬 God Bless Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@gistsarena]

Ndume has become spokesperson for the northern governors and traditional rulers

[@omotoyosiobani4217]

He ended with saying "That's good for content creators ". A big blow!

[@Aro_Gidigba]

Absolutely destroyed him, I'm sure Ndume knows too. Even though the Northern governors and others have denounced this bill they have been somewhat modest in their dissent, but Ndume has made himself the face of unreasonable contention

[@MozWaleBolanle-v1k]

Same here

[@bankoleolajidemartins2938]

Mr. Taiwo Oyedele. I have massive respect for you and your team. You are brilliant and meek. I have never been as interested in a Nigerian bill as I have enjoyed learning of these Tax reform Bills.

[@olatunmishe]

Thanks to CHANNEL for taking this more closer to the average Nigerians hearing.... it's a very informed session. God bless the panels, bless presenter and God bless Nigerians.

[@omovspaceman4097]

I am short for words, I was formally blind about this Bill, but now I can see clearly. The chairman of the committee on the tax reform Bill is a round peg in a round hole. Thanks a million Channel TV for organizing this Town Hall meeting, no wonder you are always the best in Nigeria.

[@shortcomediesafricapaul8401]

The more you look, the less you see

[@abdullahiiyanda5858]

This is fantastic, we need more of this on National issues.we can not always be divided on issue that will put us on the path of development based on sentiment, ill information, ethnicity etc. Seun thanks for your good work.

[@Ndachekpa]

Great work Sean and ChannelsTV. It was nice Gov Sule put a call through…This shows a huge synergy gap even btw NEC and the Executive, and it is sad for Democracy. But, going forward, I think each Governor should organize such Townhall session with key stakeholders and the people, to discuss the Bills including their revenues, budget proposals, expenditures as well as Subsidy allocations, etc… I think this is time for reckoning…If truly our leaders are sincere!!!

[@Funmise-World.]

My respect to Hon Dogara what an intelligent Man and the channel TV for putting this together.

[@young1975]

You took the words right out of my mouth. I have never been prouder listening to a Nigerian speak on a political matter in recent years. Little to no script, brilliant delivery, a good job all around. I don't necessarily agree with all he said, but at least he earned my respect.

[@jimbahenry2400]

Thanks for hosting this town hall event, very helpful and educative Nigeria will move forward if this bill is passed to law. Thanks Mr Oyedele and your team for a job well done. May good Lord God bless our Nation called Nigeria.

[@mishealfoodproduction1101]

Hon Yakubu Dogara is a leader per excellence. you have done justice to the FAQS sir

[@MozWaleBolanle-v1k]

Thank u Channels Tv for this informative programme. Seun, bravo 👏 2 u

[@FlightPathToCareer]

I DONT KNOW ,I LOVE THIS AND I ENJOYED THE WHOLE CONVERSATION . MR TAIWO DID EXCELLENTLY WELL

[@adenleseun7332]

Channels; thanks for this. Kudos to Mr Oyedele and everyone in here. You are the heroes

[@rasheedsanusi-dere4582]

Dogaras address is deep and shows high quality of leadership. Very mature.

[@musaadedibu9316]

I narrated sometime ago about my experience serving (NYSC) in the North. One major thing I highlighted then was exactly what's playing out at a national scene in all this happening now. I noticed majority from that side of the country never bother to find out details of matters or information before jumping into defensive action of one of theirs. You will have issue with one of them, instead of trying to ask and know what exactly transpired between us both, they just simply jump into the defense of their fellow even when theirs is crystal clearly at fault (how do they even want to know when they don't bother to ask). Even many times threaten to stab you 🤦 Now to this bill, because some politician who just decided to play politics with this came out to say some trash and ethnicised the bill, many others from the north including their traditional rulers just jumped into the wagon and started saying it's anti-North 🤷🏼‍♂️. It's very shameful and a big slap on the intelligence of the majority from that region. Few exceptionally intelligent 🧠 ones from the North will make you feel they are actually using the accumulative intelligence that belongs to the millions of others from that side... 🤷🏼‍♂️ (e.g Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Sheu Sanni, Yakubu Dogara, Yusuf Baba and few others). The simple bitter truth is that, the North needs to prioritise education so much to brushen up and sanitise the stinking, backward and uncivilised orientation of their population. And the reason I believe they are happy to keep their population that way was bcs they are easy to direct to the political class direction during election.... 🤷🏼‍♂️. They voluntarily kept rusting the orientation of their own people so they can be easily used for polical gain in election time (uneducated people are easy to direct/fool). But they forget, they are digging their own graves. This is the same matter Sanusi addressed during his first stint as Emir that lead to his removal by Ganduje. When he criticised his building of bridges and malls rather than investing in education... Is Sanusi now right or not? SHAME ON THE NORTHERN LEADERS for making their population that way for their selfish political interest. The onus is on them 💯 The other parts of Nigeria can't be kept held down just bcs the North want to catch up (yet never shows any seriousness in doing so by their leaders).... Enough is Enough ... This is Generation Z💯🤷🏼‍♂️ 🇳🇬 God Bless Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@V-Voiceless]

You're lying sir. What the nothern governors are is that they to have understanding for bill it's passed by the National Assembly. So why the rush? We need to know that reading the bill is different from understanding the bill. The governors as stake holders of their states need explanation from the chairman before they can support it and they are right. The governor who represents the NEC in asking the FG to widraw the bill for further consultation is seyi makinde of OYO. You can see from the townhall meeting EVEN THE SO CALL ELITES AND THOSE THAT READ THE BILL ASKING THE CHAIRMAN QUESTIONS AND SEEKING MORE UNDERSTANDING FROM WHAT THEY READ, such as Paul Alaje. The governor of Nasarawa called and confirmed that he was not consulted by the charman and this is only one governor. This bill is important to the lives of Nigerians, so we need to understand what we are going through before supporting but most southerners are blindly supporting because the president is from their region, some didn't even read the bill and are ready to support it. If not because the Northern governors oppose this bill by now it would have been passed by the National Assembly but now see the way people are getting more and more understanding due to this opposition.

[@olusegunogbenja5192]

​​@@V-VoicelessThe Governors re liar /prentenders they understand the bill they re discrediting it bcos it 'll nt serve their selfish motives, listen vry well to what former speaker said Dogara that Governors mk laws in their houses & bring it to the state houses of assembly without consultation & many more of their unlawful act in regards to passing law

[@Aro_Gidigba]

It's not just a northern thing it's something that of one looks is global, there is a terrible lack of conigtive reasoning, we've seen sensitization of simple matters using ethnic, nationalist propaganda, most people take a position primarily on political ethnic bias and not on the validity of the matter or the facts therein.

[@Aro_Gidigba]

​@@V-Voicelesswhat you've typed is pure nonsense,the purpose of the legislature is to evaluate bills, make ammendments and pass it on for executive assent, the bill is now at a stage where public input is welcome having passed second reading, the bill is a public item and the committee has made itself available to the governors, any serious state governor would have gotten their finance commissioner and his team to review the bill and evaluate the consequences on the state, and then make selective objections to aspects of the bill and seek to gather consensus to have that section changed. The reason for the objection is political and ethnic in nature, the Northern leaders think this bill along with others like the local government judgement opens up the question of federalism and restructuring, they want to slow up momentum and hold the president to political ransom against 2027

[@V-Voiceless]

@@olusegunogbenja5192 that's his view. The bill is now suspended. We should talk later

[@Funmise-World.]

Seun and Channels has done well... Good Job.

[@ericmichael-bk8uq]

My respect for Dogara increases on a daily, very vibrant, intelligent and outspoken

[@stainlesssmart139]

Well Anchored Program. Keep it going like this Seun. The Podium itself was Topnotch. Well Mannered Audience and Guests.

[@jacobawolaja8035]

Seun, Seun, and the team - with ❤ !

[@gigHussle]

😂😂😂😂 Seun.... He's already dismantled those confusions these guys have been trying to create. It's good the people should be enlightened and should stop being fed with lies these politicians are creating

[@aseun72]

Mr Taiwo is such a brilliant man, you have done a great work sir. Am seeing Hon Dogara in new light, he is a leader with national interest.

[@jacobawolaja8035]

And, please 🙏 Channels TV, continue to keep it up ❤ !

[@ifenkili7225]

This is beautiful Thank you Channels Tv

[@Dr.Roland77]

Wow...lack of understanding is indeed a self-inflicted sin. Thanks for the robust education.

[@chrisfemzysamuel1112]

GREAT ANCHORING Seun...

[@Ahmad-oh8qc]

God bless the federal republic of Nigeria 💞

[@kehindeolatunji669]

Thank you Channels TV for putting this together.

[@OsazeeMichael]

This is a very good welcoming development programme for all Nigerian people

[@feyishoyinka5635]

Have seen Peopel commending Oyedele, Dogara and others in respect to this Tax Bill, No one tends to commend the President, meanwhile if fund is stolen by a Government official you will see People descend on the President with all sort of condescending comments. Tinubu thanks for making the right choice with Mr Taiwo Oyedele.

[@josephadegbola1703]

Indeed, Mr. President should be commended for this move.

[@mangracedresultscentre7518]

Thanks for ur comments. I said it, Tinubu is not our messiah but he will drive us closer to where we are going...

[@olutunjiaremuadewoluadewol838]

His frank talk is what some of his colleagues did not like. This I brilliantly put through.

[@hannahi9355]

The keynote speech was beautiful. I appreciate that the government is trying. Any kind of progress is good to see. I pray that Nigeria can get it together. Nigeria produces brilliant people and the country should reflect that.

[@kennethham451]

Rt honorable Dogara , you have demonstrated leadership in your sense of humor and explanation, your co leaders in the north knows about what you are saying,is just that they are bent on sharing the president Tinubu is not competent, this is best man for the job for the now, I am supporting him President Tinubu 100%, thank you Dogara

[@ismailabanjoko500]

Mr Seun and Channels thank you.

[@samuelugoagha5200]

May Almighty God guide us in all we do.

[@felixuwagboe]

Dogara is an exceptional intellect, truly intelligentsia par excellence.👍

[@adelaburasheed]

I know that honourable Dogara is an orator but I did not know that he is good as this .He has done well with his submission..Well done

[@jacobawolaja8035]

Thank you 💕 al and God 🙏 bless us all!

[@CorneliusChika]

This is my first time of hearing from Hon Dogara and I can say that I like him and would like to meet him one day.

[@favourobonodi1996]

I love you channels Televsion for being so informative, President Tinubu is a true patriot, I am support his bold reforms , Channels Tv is doing the work of those so called unpatriotic senators that just seek their selfish interest at the expense of the national interest, I also appreciate the head of that bold presidential committee that is under taking this tax reforms

[@jacobawolaja8035]

After all said and done ✅/to be done - there should be total ACCOUNTABILITY - which should be powered by total TRANSPARENCY ❤!

[@jamiyuagbi6309]

Kudos to you guys

[@taiwooguntade9094]

Thumbs up channels TV for putting this up to enlighten us the masses

[@prozdrovia1251]

Taiwo is a very intelligent man. We are with him by God's grace. I wish the bill is passed as quickly as possible.

[@jacobawolaja8035]

Seun, many thanks to our guests, but the fact still remains that - in governance matters, taxes and the reforms - till the Corner stone and the backbone of any government ❤!

[@GodwinUdeh-q6e]

Wonderful

[@muhammadghaliahmed6793]

Sir, my respected professor, once said it all that many goes to the universities for knowledge acquisition and then graduates. But, the majority of the graduates just passed through the walls of the universities without acquiring any credible knowledge both for themselves as well as for their society. The wisdom and philosophy of the above tells us that if one misses critical thinking, the process for understanding the phenomenon and also misses innovative ways of getting better results has missed the knowledge of the university. Our major problem in Nigeria is the ability of the Nigeria politicians to be able to conceptualise phenomenon and put up their creative thinking caps, not gossiping cap or laziness to read and to comprehending it to his or her understanding. The contemporary Nigeria we live today needs creative, innovativeness and critical development thinkers to overcome any foreseen or unforseen issues in the near future.

[@dandollarz]

Mr suen, weldone work sir, i like the way you are moderating this programme. May your good work be rewarded. I have a question that i think we Nigerians need direction and clearification. It concerning the gang of people being positioned on our state boarders, extorting motorist on the high way in the name of farm produce tax on every vehicle carrying food stuff. And this singled task has proven to tripple the cost of food stuff in the market..

[@patadeyanju1716]

Thanks

[@williamsabba7619]

Dogara was brilliant and very factual and logical.

[@ayantolasaheed7425]

Channels is FAR BETTER than Arise TV!

[@mystorytv01]

This is nice effort from channels.... Thank you Seun for organising this

[@tayeoyelade7174]

This is a great effort by Channels TV

[@CorneliusChika]

Nice presentation

[@usmanhuzaifabako8487]

I personally say that the bond of contention is about VAT sharing formula which can be negotiated. But, I have never seen an excellent bill with good initiatives like this bill. Most of our northeners are against this bill due to lack of understanding which I think public enlightenment is what we need.

[@PhilipsOluwashina]

Dogara is a good debater, a true born legislator

[@autopop9679]

Dogara has given a very specific leader a total knock-out! Wow!!! This man is tending toward the though leadership of the like's of Sardauna. If all Northern leaders were like this, we would be on a different level in this nation. Bravo Sir!

[@manassehezekiel3149]

Dogara is great leader. Proud of you sir

[@BestPracticesToday]

Well done Seun and Channels for organising

[@JosephOlawumi]

Nigerians should be patient to see what government wants to do .

[@Oponu-Ayirada]

The Three arms of governments needs to pass a law that force every northern governments to spend atleast 25% of their revenue on educating their people. Northerner, SS and SE people are not my enemies.. Theres blessing in numbers if utilised well... God bless Federal republic of Nigeria, Mr President, The Tax Man, Hon Dagora, Channel tv, Seun and every Nigerians. ARISE NEWS CAN LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS.

[@ajibadeolamide1424]

Well done, President Tinubu, you have done well.

[@ayobestvibes]

I, Anujem Bestman support the Bill

[@BabatundeOrirealasane-if7fj]

Nigeria will be great

[@Isaacayo1]

Every time you hear someone say we were not consulted it is immediately debunked with facts. When are going to learn how to be well informed.

[@Wilfredudende]

I totally support the tax reform bills because when the country is not doing good economically. There must be a tax scheme considering the total population of Nigeria. But also tax relief and refunds for both companies and individuals. Every country collects tax from citizens and non citizens. But before doing that the government must have to invest in certain areas such as: security, energy, roads, infrastructures, transportation, education, technology and etc. by attracting and providing foreign direct investment. We cannot depend on natural and mineral resources as a source of national income alone. We must expand our income through exportation.

[@oluwoleolufade5168]

This Oyedele guy is more than solid.I respect your intelligence.

[@daveadeleye8419]

He was very calm and articulate in his responses. Kudos to him and his team.

[@aaabamaada]

I hope this conversion will not go like that of 2012/13 subsidy removal Town Hall meeting in which there is no conclusion, after explanation from the government side and understood by some of the Masses its importance but lacked trust in gov't, this is where we are. State governments couldn't pay deserve minimum wage salary. A call for the Northern and other under developed States across the nation to wake up and invest wisely and unlock there potentials. I'm from the north, it's really disheartening with our bestowed potentials given by non But God, we are where we are today.

[@ikennabenz]

The tax guy is super smart wow , that's a good pick.

[@jacobawolaja8035]

Otherwise,we are still lost - in the WILDERNESS ❤ !

[@silassolanke7357]

1:35:12 Just to cool off the hard talk. Why is Mr Taiwo Oyedele wearing a socks with south africa colours 🤣🤣.

[@tasiehenry4021]

Dogara is very intelligent with his used of words

[@adeleyeademola6715]

Great discus, brilliant idea by Channels. However I still think it will be VERY EASY to tax people if only they see the results in terms of water, power, good roads, efficient service delivery, fully equipped hospitals e.t.c My personal opinion.

[@johnsonose5954]

This is what the Government should have done before sending the tax bills to the house

[@sojiogungbesan5547]

That is not the process

[@bmswisdom9824]

@@sojiogungbesan5547 Thank you for responding positively. Most of the NEGATIVE comments comes from one tribe due to tribal bigotry and sentiments rather than knowledge & civility.

[@marshalabraham2021]

Dogara is an amazing resourceful icon

[@debbyt8757]

This is a fantastic bill we are 100% in support, Ali Nndume is a shirt whole he should keep his mouth closed

[@Iphie24]

Baba Yusuf and Honorable Dogara showed up and showed out!!!!

[@AdewaleAkinseloyin]

Good one channels

[@muhammadghaliahmed6793]

So, most of the governors are the CEOs of the big enterprises in Nigeria. No wonder they are outrightly against the Tax Reform Bills to excel in the National Assembly. Gov. Sule of the Nasarawa state is very objective to acknowledge the fact that the Tax Reform Bills are very important to bring about socio-economic development change in Nigeria. May the almighty Allah 🙏 bless you and guide you with wisdom of knowledge and understanding.

[@mbrijau]

Mr. Dogara, if there is no past and future, why were you introduced as former speaker? Any leader that refuses to listen to the pulse of the people he leads will pay dearly for his choice. This is democracy, not autocracy.

[@muhammadkabeer3719]

First, I think the selection of the panelist is biased, all of them are in support, it would be fairer to include those not in support also, this is more of a promotion not an objective debate. Secondly, very good explanation by the Chairman, he has done his homework. But let's not be gullible or intentionally foolish. When the subsidy was removed, the major argument was that it would be in the interest of the common man. It was said that the money would be channeled to education, healthcare, roads, etc. And what happened after that? A new presidential cruise ship, renovation of the VP's house that he doesn't need at all, buying of luxury cars for politicians - should I keep going? My point is, the whole issue is because the people do not trust those in charge. They fear that whatever is collected by whatever means will be stolen by a few thieves, which is 100% correct from many experiences. This town hall, debates, and noise means Nigerians are not as gullible as they were, which is a good thing on its own. Let's make Nigeria great again!

[@olugbengamonehin3928]

Northern region for long has drag the southern region backward by their political rulers all these years. Tax bill reforms necessary now.

[@nonnyernest4669]

I think this what is missing communication, thanks channel for educating the masses, the government media team did him dirty

[@favourchukwu7838]

Chibuzor didn't understand the bill. The chairman explained that the bill is not for revenue generation focused, but fair sharing

[@abubakardanmusa3534]

The bill is good, the only contention is entrusting people at leadership level with the money.

[@afolabiabefe5893]

This fmr. kogi governor is not only dull but he is also nauseating

[@adesojiadesina7140]

The northerners should listen and learn something from it

[@glitchdevils3248]

Why governors are having issues with these bills, and why should the bills should be withdrawn just because of governors? The bills readings should continue, and any amendments can be added later.

[@olugbemiolusunbo1856]

Articulated and intellectual submission by our dear Honorable Speaker Dogara. You are Leader of Leaders. God bless you sir.

[@UsmanHarunakanar]

I see these as a very important bill that need to be pass both my question is going this way what if a company is in Ogun and the more consumers are in yobe how will yobe benefit from that!

[@muhammadgarba3850]

The data will be provided by the company and NBS. The VAT would be allotted to Yobe state based on their consumption proportionate

[@amuwoodofintvnewsgistevent803]

Oyedele welldone

[@adeniranabudu7775]

Would this stop the local government from taxing market women?

[@christopherikon7154]

I have a crucial question. When the common man was heavily taxed, there were no tax man (officer) why now when this tax are removed from a common man?

[@ayenifelix8455]

Good reform

[@meyoutv9385]

I completely disagree with Gogara’s assertion that whats right now should be implemented now because as specialist in medical rehabilitation when someone is injured steps and stages are followed before full rehab from stage of immobilization to stage of remodeling For the example cited regarding Galileo tragic incident perpetrated by the church who claimed earth is flat and Galileo believe that it’s round shows that the church operates based on sentiment not God’s inspiration otherwise the church would have known that the earth is spherical not flat

[@mustaphaabdulrasaq7069]

we don't need to be doing any census again with this tax reform

[@alphazolax1843]

A day is coming when the north if not awoken from their sleep will stand alone

[@oalicsokali1522]

This energy on tax bills should first reform our electoral system our recruitment of public servants that administer this tax scheme

[@V-Voiceless]

Thank you the governor of Nasarawa

[@dezzyrocdezzyroc838]

The reform is good but the criminality and injustice in the contraption called Nigeria govt is the big one.