President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that Nigeria’s landmark tax reform agenda will commence fully on January 1, 2026, as earlier scheduled, describing the initiative as a rare opportunity to reshape the country’s fiscal framework for long-term growth and fairness.
In a statement released by the Presidency, the President confirmed that the new tax laws some of which already took effect on June 26, 2025 alongside the remaining legislation slated for 2026, will be implemented without delay. He emphasized that the reforms are central to building a more competitive, transparent, and equitable tax system.
According to President Tinubu, the reforms are not intended to increase the tax burden on citizens or businesses. Instead, they are designed to reset Nigeria’s fiscal structure, promote harmonisation across tax regimes, and strengthen the social contract between the government and the people while preserving human dignity.
The President called on lawmakers, businesses, and the wider public to support the implementation phase, noting that the reform process has moved decisively into the delivery stage. Addressing concerns and public debates over certain provisions of the new tax laws, he stated that no significant issues have been identified that justify halting or reversing the reforms.
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He further assured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to due process and respect for the rule of law, pledging close collaboration with the National Assembly to promptly address any concerns that may arise during implementation.
President Tinubu reaffirmed that the Federal Government remains guided by the national interest, with the goal of establishing a modern tax system that encourages economic prosperity, shared responsibility, and sustainable development across Nigeria.