By Amofokhai Williams
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws will take effect as scheduled, with outstanding provisions set to commence on January 1, 2026, dismissing speculations of a possible delay or reversal.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President said the tax reforms, some of which came into force on June 26, 2025, remain on course, describing them as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to build a fair, competitive and resilient fiscal framework for the country.
Tinubu clarified that the new tax regime is not aimed at increasing the tax burden on citizens but is designed to drive a structural reset of the system, promote harmonisation, protect human dignity and strengthen the social contract between government and the people.
“Our administration is aware of the public discourse surrounding alleged changes to some provisions of the recently enacted tax laws,” the President said.
“No substantial issue has been established that warrants a disruption of the reform process.”
He stressed that public confidence in governance is built through consistent, well-considered decisions rather than what he described as “premature, reactive measures,” adding that the implementation phase of the reforms has firmly entered the delivery stage.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to due process and the sanctity of enacted legislation, pledging continued collaboration with the National Assembly to address and swiftly resolve any issues that may arise during implementation.
Tinubu assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to act in the overriding public interest, with the goal of establishing a tax system that promotes economic prosperity, fairness and shared responsibility.
He urged all stakeholders, including businesses, policymakers and citizens, to support the rollout of the reforms, noting that their success is critical to long-term fiscal stability and national development.
