The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee has sustained its stakeholder engagement programme, holding a high-level consultative session with leading tax advisory firms, professional bodies, and institutional representatives to support the effective implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws.
It was stated in a statement on Tuesday that the meeting brought together national presidents of professional institutions and leading tax partners from advisory firms to deliberate on implementation priorities and operational alignment.
Addressing participants, the Chairman of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, Mr Joseph Tegbe, said the success of the tax reforms would depend largely on effective change management rather than policy design alone.
Tegbe emphasised the importance of clear communication and the building of public trust, noting that these elements were critical to ensuring broad-based acceptance and smooth implementation of the new laws.
He reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to engaging sub-national governments through the Joint Revenue Board and other relevant institutions to harmonise interpretation, build capacity, and ensure alignment across federal and state tax administrations.
Participants at the session broadly welcomed the reforms, describing them as timely and structural, with a focus on strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal framework rather than pursuing short-term revenue gains.
Discussions were situated within the Federal Government’s broader reform objective of improving long-term fiscal sustainability, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
While acknowledging the robustness of the legislative framework, participants stressed the need for consistent interpretation across institutions and the issuance of clear operational guidelines to prevent fragmented enforcement.
They also advised that implementation should be supported by deliberate, coordinated, and simplified public education strategies that clearly distinguish the impact of the reforms on individuals, small businesses, and corporate entities, while reinforcing principles of fairness, proportionality, and national development.
In his concluding remarks, Tegbe thanked participants for their contributions and reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to structured consultation and the timely resolution of concerns identified during the engagement.
The NTPIC Chairman was joined at the meeting by the Chairman of the Stakeholder Engagement Subcommittee, Barrister Ismael Ahmed; the Chairman of the Technical Subcommittee, Mr Ajibola Olomola; and members of the NTPIC Secretariat.
