Renowned scholar and public commentator Prof. Udenta Udenta has urged President Bola Tinubu and federal policymakers to adopt a consultative, empathetic approach to the national Tax Reform Bills controversy.

Bridge Building and Public Engagement

Addressing the economic anxieties of everyday Nigerians, Prof. Udenta emphasized that structural fiscal reforms must be accompanied by robust public sensitization, multi-stakeholder consensus, and tangible social safety nets for vulnerable citizens.

• Empathy in Policy Implementation: Prioritizing public welfare alongside revenue generation strategies.
• Transparent Legislative Dialogue: Engaging organized labor, state governors, and economic experts to refine reform clauses.