On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, a group of youths from the 19 northern states staged a protest at the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja, showing their support for the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibril
The protest came in response to ongoing criticisms directed at Jibril, particularly regarding his involvement with the tax reform bill.
In November, Jibril had presided over a plenary session in which heads of relevant government agencies and tax reform experts briefed senators on the details and benefits of the proposed legislation.
During the session, Jibril emphasized the importance of allowing experts, including Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Reform, to educate both the senators and Nigerians on the merits of the bill.
The youths at the protest urged critics to cease their attacks on Jibril, asserting that his leadership and commitment to tax reform were in the best interest of Nigeria’s development.
The protesting youths who bore placards with various inscriptions described the Deputy Senate President as the “Sardauna of our era.”
Some of the placards read, “Senator Barau: The Sardauna of our era”,” Senator Barau is the new leader of the North”, “Stop attacking Senator Barau”, “Leave Senator Barau alone”, ” Senator Barau: The pro-masses lawmaker.”
They said Barau remains the best Senator in the North, given his sponsorship of the North West Development Commission bill.
A former President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Comrade Tijjani Kabiru Mohammed said Barau has neither supported nor kicked against the Tax Reform Bills; instead, he pushed for the sensitization of Nigerians.
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