President Bola Tinubu has ignored public outrage and affirmed that Nigeria’s landmark tax reform laws will take effect as scheduled on January 1, 2026.
In a statement on Tuesday, the president described the changes as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to establish a fairer and more competitive fiscal system.
Tinubu said that the new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will continue as planned.
“These reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for our country.
“The tax laws are not designed to raise taxes but rather to support a structural reset, drive harmonization, and protect dignity while strengthening the social contract,” he said.
The president called on all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, which, according to him, is now firmly in the delivery stage.
He added that his administration is aware of the public discourse surrounding alleged changes to some provisions of the recently enacted tax laws.
The Nigerian leader further explained that no substantial issue has been established that warrants a disruption of the reform process, stressing that absolute trust is built over time through making the right decisions, not through premature, reactive measures.
“I emphasize our administration’s unwavering commitment to due process and the integrity of enacted laws. The Presidency pledges to work with the National Assembly to ensure the swift resolution of any issue identified.
“I assure all Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue to act in the overriding public interest to ensure a tax system that supports prosperity and shared responsibility,” he added.
Nigerian Newssphere reports that the Senate representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, members of House of Representatives have called for the suspension of the new tax laws implementation.
