TUC President, Osifo Reacts To PH Refinery Operations, Tax Reform Bills + More | Politics Today

[@azeezakeem1699]

This is the type of representative we need in every section; he's totally unbiased in his submission.

[@kabiruumaru4507]

Festus Osifo, Very well versed and highly objective 😊😊😊

[@adeniyiadeleye3215]

😊😊

[@bolasalak7360]

I think Usifo is an objective labour leader. He does not just shout but bring out facts with convincing explanation.

[@Joseph.O.9433]

But if Lagos and rivers go to court and win the case and take 100%, what will happen

[@abimbolaowolabi4985]

That's why it's important to pass this bill and change the laws to stop Lagos and Rivers.

[@adeabraham126]

If they go as far as supreme court, and won, no way forward

[@spider8760]

Thank you very much. I will even like them to win in Supreme Court so that pple opposed to this bill will cry more

[@yasinramadan6766]

@@abimbolaowolabi4985 These bills have ZERO effect on Supreme Court action by Rivers and Lagos. The States could be persuaded to withdraw their suit, but if they persist, Supreme Court might agree with them. Supreme Court sets policy in addition to being FINAL stop on legal matters.

[@IfyStaN-k7q]

Are you not in Nigeria? Have you forgotten how it takes almost 4 years to declare the winner of an election once someone ascends the seat of power.

[@jacphygz]

What about the cost of governance; Is there a bill being passed on it?

[@sulaimanmusa6875]

This is my first time seeing seun taking side

[@usmanyolah2509]

This guys is always expressing views that represents my interest

[@wakilbukar7596]

My chemistry teacher didn't explain refining to me like this man did

[@aligiwa7675]

Why do people always think if their opinions or suggestions are not accepted then the conclusion is wrong it shouldn’t be like that those that take decisions consider multiple opinions and suggestions and implement what they think is better remember they’re human nothing is perfect but policies can be amended as issues arises and deal with it

[@majekjosph]

NUPRC, NCC etc should sign-off the revenue assurance in their various technical domains. They should leave the revenue administration to the FRS shikena!. Secondly, public hearing is for the fine-tuning of proposals for the optimal benefit of the citizenry. At the end of the day, whether it is PIB, Tax Bill, etc; you still need the political will of the President and if possible, the NASS to push it through. Osifo did well with his submission here, by and large, Nigerian civil rights advocate should hold leadership accountable at all levels and not be fixated on just one level.

[@osasmonday8165]

Thanks brother you tak well

[@Fido1010]

Nice one, Akpabio.....

[@nurudeenalejo7479]

Favorite song

[@ralphoyewole6339]

Osifo u are doing well

[@DarlingtonFEgbu]

Now, Akpabio is talking. He should not sit there in the Senate and gets "bullied" by a section of the country because that section or region feels that the "Bill" would adversely affect their region more than other regions.

[@ObjectiveObserver-xh4vk]

Have you read or heard the details of this bill? As a Southerner,I am surprised at the ignorance of those who think this bill will favour Southerners. There are other parts of the bill aside VAT. They plan to phase out TETFUND, which has helped out universities and prevented high university fees. Their plan is to convert it to loans. Nigerians who are excited about loans for students are delusional. Where are the jobs to pay back loans? We don't read.

[@kolawoleadeniran3220]

@@ObjectiveObserver-xh4vkAbsolutely. Its funny people are criticising what they have not read. The only part of the bill I didn’t understand was the derivative part which seems reasonable after listening to the explanation put forward by the chairman of the reform committee.

[@yusufdachung3246]

Channels TV please ask the FG to restore your station on Free TV because we have lost access to quality information now

[@SeyiOyedele]

Great interview

[@AlaigboSupportFoundation]

❤

[@SmithNgobua]

God harp us Nigerians

[@ahmedsule6912]

The timing of VALUE ADDED TAX in this massive poor population is very very wrong. More people would be in a very very sad life if value added tax is imposed because prices would further rise in multiples.

[@Francis_Abe]

If you're earning 300k monthly in this country... there is no excuse for you to be paying tax....when you're still struggling with rent and transport. Mr Good Samaritan.

[@IfyStaN-k7q]

If there's no external interference, the bill is as good as passed.

[@AhaotuFrank]

We deeply hope that the conduct of public hearing wont be for the sake of entertainment.

[@nafiutahirbalarabe]

Why was it hard for the NNPC to explain to us as clearly as the TUC boss has done? We have a way of disrespecting the intelligence of Nigerians especially by those in government.

[@ahmedmustapha5601]

What this guy saying? My be we should allow the states win their case in court , then we see how you can any tax exempt

[@deborahayanlowo1862]

Does not turn to pms yet

[@OgundejiShittu]

😊

[@lieelieebeto8486]

Gbimu gbimuu gbimuu

[@DESOPECLimited-dj5kf]

It’s a big hall of shame for tinubu to allow Dangote and Bill Gate of United States to make a decision on how to run nigeria government. This bill will not favor any Nigerians because this bill will destroy nigeria economy with high inflation. Mind you, this bill is targeting some people and most billionaires in Nigeria will not pay their taxes because of who they know. Is Nigeria government tired of looting crude oil or are they trying to double up on their criminalities? ?

[@danieligono9276]

Homilía inmaculada Concepcion

[@V-Voiceless]

This is the great Festus Osifor. He has made his point by raising many concerns. The National Assembly should take an open-minded approach when assessing the bill and not ignore suggestions. Once the bill is passed, there will be no going back. TUC, LABOR have said their own and I know they have read the bill. Through out talk saun was trying to convince him that the bill good but he keep raising alarms

[@aliyumuhammadbello9340]

Akpabio hmmmm

[@usmansuffy8278]

My senators pls you people are doing nothing you're doing everything for your own interest not for Nigerians ok

[@kadimosenye8830]

All this grammar is to confused us. Oga the refinery no dey work simple

[@sulaimonnurudeen9265]

Go there and fix it for them

[@abimbolaowolabi4985]

Why don't you go there and find out yourself whether it is working since you don't believe it's working?

[@TheBronzeSage]

You are pimping your illiteracy. This is not the flex you think

[@emekajohn808]

Nonsense

[@osasmonday8165]

Please su you are trying

[@OlaAdewale]

But who is the real bully Mr senate president ?

[@okechukwuazuka8999]

Short that bill down

[@fredn9892]

Not a bad idea to short it down 😊... But let's not shut it down yet

[@TruthSeeker19908]

Lol.. Naija is too funny. Everyone is saying we should go & read bill hahaha. Nigerians already supply their own power, provide their own water, tar their own roads & now they have to go & read bill. I’ll be more than happy to read the bill if you pay me the allowance of a senator 🤦🏾‍♂️ instead of y’all to debate in a professional, public & transparent manner. The issue here is govt. is running on trust deficit with this govt. Go & fix that then we’ll trust more.

[@Ajaniogun-x5d]

You will be informed and get first hand knowledge or info about the bills rather than sitting behind your key board and making things up

[@TruthSeeker19908]

@ have you read the bill in its entirety?

[@felixuwagboe]

Festus Osifo's interview was impressive. His clear, logical, and well-informed analysis of the issues of the taxes and ph refinery showcased deep knowledge and a focus on practical solutions. Thanks🫡👍