By ERICJAMES OCHIGBO

The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee investigating alleged discrepancies in the gazetted Tax Reform Acts has pledged speedy and meticulous appraisals of the Acts to ensure quick reconciliation of the grey areas.

Chairman of the committee, Rep. Aliyu Betara (APC-Borno), made the pledge in a statement issued after the inaugural meeting of the committee in Abuja.

He said that the committee had resolved to conclude its assignment and submit its report to the house within the shortest possible time for further legislative actions.

Betara explained that a member of the house had raised a motion of personal explanation where it was observed that there were inconsistencies between the laws passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted versions.

According to him, the investigation seeks to uphold legislative integrity, ensure due process and maintain public confidence in the lawmaking process.

The lawmaker reaffirmed the committee’s commitment to transparency and thoroughness, saying that its findings and recommendations would be presented promptly to the house upon the conclusion of the investigation.

He said that the aim was to ensure clarity, accuracy and full conformity between legislations duly passed by the national assembly and the gazetted tax reforms, in line with constitutional provisions and established legislative standards. (NAN)