The Southwest states of Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo may consider presenting a united position on the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT), according to reports.
The Nation reports that the Houses of Assembly in the Southwest are currently discussing how they could present a common front on the collection of VAT.
The discussions are being held by the Majority Leaders of the assemblies under the auspices of the Southwest Legislative Reforms and Implementation Committee (SLRIC).
Chaired by the Majority Leader of Lagos State, Hon. Bolanle Sanai Agunbiade, the SLRIC has as members all the Majority Leaders of assemblies in the zone.
One of the key players in the talks was quoted to have said: “All the state assemblies in the Southwest are poised to toe the path championed by Lagos State House of Assembly.
“I can confirm to you that the issue is being handled by a high-powered legislative committee established to ensure common fronts to all issues of common interest in the zone. The VAT matter is one of such issues and we are discussing it.
“The committee has started discussing the issue and we are coming out with a common position on the matter. What Lagos has done as usual is to blaze the trail.”
