Tinubu Establishes National Tax Policy Implementation Committee to Drive Tax Reform

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new National Tax Policy
Implementation Committee (NTPIC) to coordinate and oversee the nationwide implementation of his
government’s recently passed tax laws and reforms.
In a statement released by the Presidency, the committee’s creation was described as necessary to
ensure that the series of tax reforms passed earlier this year are translated into practical, harmonized
actions across federal, state, and local levels, with input from public and private-sector stakeholders.

According to the statement, the NTPIC will oversee the implementation of the new tax laws, manage
stakeholder consultations, and coordinate tax administration across all tiers of government.

• The committee is chaired by veteran finance expert Joseph Tegbe.
• The Secretary is Saintade Okoli (Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy), with other
  notable members including Ismaeel Ahmed and Rukaiya El‑Rufai.
• The country’s Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will supervise
  the committee’s activities.
  Per the Presidency’s announcement, the NTPIC is expected to:
• Ensure consistent application of the recently enacted tax laws across all levels of government.
• Facilitate wide stakeholder consultation, including private sector, professional bodies, sub-national
  governments, to align the reforms with economic aspirations and practical realities.
• Mobilize revenue, minimize leakages, strengthen fiscal transparency, and safeguard investor
  confidence.

President Tinubu emphasized that the reforms represent a commitment to building a “fair, transparent,
and a technology-driven tax system” that supports growth while protecting the interests of citizens and
businesses.
Earlier in 2025, Nigeria’s legislature passed several key tax bills, and President Tinubu signed them into
law. The reforms include amendments intended to modernize tax administration and boost government
revenue.

Even before the NTPIC’s creation, the administration had acknowledged the importance of
implementation. In 2023, Tinubu approved a Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms to
review and recommend changes to Nigeria’s fiscal and tax architecture.
The formation of the NTPIC underscores that Nigeria’s tax overhaul is entering the critical
implementation phase, moving beyond passage of laws toward practical enforcement and
administrative action. If managed well, the committee could lead to:

• More efficient tax collection and broadened tax base
• Reduced tax leakages and overlapping levies across levels of government
• Improved investor confidence through a more predictable and transparent tax regime
• Enhanced revenue mobilisation critical to funding government programmes and reducing borrowing
  dependency

At the same time, success will likely depend on how effectively the committee engages stakeholders,
ensures fair compliance, and balances revenue goals with economic growth and public welfare.

By Oyinkansola Shittu.

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