Akume defends tax reform bills amid negative impact controversy on north

• Says northern states, LGAs to benefit more from revenue sharing: 55% for states, 35% for local governments

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has staunchly defended the federal government’s proposed tax reform bills against allegations that they are designed to marginalise Nigeria’s northern region.

In an interview on…