Buhari Mourns As Former INEC Chief, Jega Loses Mum

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed condolences to the former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmud Jega following the death of his mother, Hajiya Hauwa Kulu Muhammadu Jega.

GWG.ng reports that Hajiya Jega died after a brief illness in Abuja.

Reacting to the death in a statement issued on his behalf by Mallam Garba Shehu, his spokesman, the former president said “there is no greater loss than that of a mother. I would like to express my deepest condolences for the passing of your beloved mother. May her soul rest in peace.”

“Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that you will find solace and comfort in the good deeds she left behind. May Allah grant her Aljannul Firdaus.”

Meanwhile, besides the condolences sent by President Buhari to Jega on the death of his mother, it has also been reported that the National Assembly has pledged support to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) through the repeal of obsolete tax laws and re-enactment of new ones in line with current and global trend.

Sen. Muhammed Musa, Chairman Senate Committee on Finance, said this on Saturday at the FIRS 2024 Stakeholders Engagement with the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Finance in Lagos .

Musa said the move was important to give the country the right legislation for tax collection and revenue generation.

He said that the process would enable the modification of tax laws that have been in existence even before the independence of the country.

The lawmaker said: “I am sure the Executive will submit the bill when we resume from our recess to enable us amend the Acts, repeal them and re-enact the ones that will suit current trend.

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