Tinubu Sets Up National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, Moves to Reset Nigeria’s Fiscal System

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), a high-powered body mandated to drive the coordinated rollout of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws and overhaul the country’s fiscal framework.

Announced in a statement signed by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the committee will be chaired by veteran financial expert Joseph Tegbe, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT), with over 35 years of experience spanning public and private sectors, including a stint as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will oversee the committee’s work as it leads what the President describes as a pivotal phase in Nigeria’s economic transformation agenda.

President Tinubu stressed that effective implementation of the Tax Acts is crucial to strengthening public finance management, boosting investor confidence, and protecting the legitimate expectations of businesses and citizens.

“These new Tax Acts reflect our administration’s commitment to building a fair, transparent, and technology-driven tax system that supports economic growth while protecting the interests of citizens and businesses,” he said.

He added that the NTPIC would ensure “coherent, effective, and well-aligned implementation across all levels of government.”

The NTPIC is designed to undertake nationwide consultations with key stakeholders, including the private sector, professional bodies, civil society, and subnational governments. The committee will also spearhead public awareness campaigns to ensure smooth execution of the reforms.
A major part of its mandate is to harmonise the operations of critical revenue and regulatory agencies, align old frameworks with the new laws, and ensure unified oversight throughout the transition process.

The committee’s secretary is Mrs Sanyade Okoli, the Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy. Other members include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El-Rufai, and a selection of experts from tax administration, finance, law, and civil society.

Speaking after the announcement, Tegbe pledged the committee’s commitment to a seamless rollout of the reforms.

“We understand the strategic importance of these Tax Acts. Our committee will work closely with all stakeholders to support the Finance Minister in ensuring seamless implementation and building public trust in the tax system,” he said.

Finance Minister Wale Edun described the President’s decision as a decisive step towards resetting not only the tax system but the entire fiscal policy architecture of the country.

“With this Committee, Mr President has provided the direction, authority, and support required to deliver significant economic growth for the benefit of all Nigerians,” Edun said.

The NTPIC is expected to enhance revenue mobilisation, minimise leakages, and strengthen accountability across the board, forming a critical pillar of the government’s long-term economic and developmental objectives.