Chukwu Obinna 
President, Bola Tinubu
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu today inaugurates a high-level National Tax Policy Implementation Committee to steer the nationwide rollout of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reform laws, marking a significant step in his administration’s economic transformation agenda.
The committee is chaired by veteran accountant and tax governance expert Joseph Tegbe, appointed to ensure a coordinated transition to a fairer, technology-driven tax system, will operates under the supervision of Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance Wale Edun. “This framework enables us to overhaul the tax architecture and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term fiscal stability,” Edun says.
According to a statement on Friday by presidential adviser, Bayo Onanuga, the reforms aim to boost revenue efficiency, protect citizens and businesses, and eliminate multiple taxation. The committee is tasked with extensive consultations across private sector groups, civil society, professional bodies, and sub-national governments to ensure smooth implementation.
Special Adviser on Finance and Economy Sanyade Okoli serves as secretary, with members drawn from tax administration, legal, and economic policy circles, including Ismaeel Ahmed and Rukaiya El-Rufai.
Tegbe assures stakeholders of the committee’s readiness to deliver. “We are prepared to work diligently with every relevant institution to guarantee effective implementation,” he states.
Among the committee’s key assignments are harmonising regulatory systems, improving inter-agency cooperation, and driving a national public education campaign to build trust in the reformed tax structure.
The initiative is expected to enhance efficiency, curb leakages, improve accountability and strengthen Nigeria’s revenue base, positioning the country for improved economic resilience.
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