By Ayomide Otitoju
The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) has commenced a series of structured stakeholder engagements aimed at ensuring a humane, inclusive and well-coordinated implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws, as the country embarks on wide-ranging fiscal reforms.
The committee, chaired by Mr. Joseph Tegbe, said the engagements are designed to bridge the gap between policy intent and execution by promoting clarity, managing expectations and aligning implementation with the realities of businesses, citizens and all tiers of government. NTPIC is working in close collaboration with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Presidential Fiscal Policy Reform Committee (PFPRC).
As part of its initial consultations, the NTPIC leadership met with the Presidential Fiscal Policy Reform Committee, led by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, to ensure coherence between reform objectives and implementation realities. Oyedele noted that misinformation and misinterpretation of some provisions of the new tax laws had shaped public discourse, adding that targeted and accessible communication initiatives were being developed to address the gaps. He stressed that stakeholder feedback would remain central to refining the reform process.
In a separate engagement with the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, the committee focused on harmonising implementation priorities and strengthening institutional coordination. The NTPIC outlined its implementation roadmap and ongoing activities during the meeting.
Adedeji commended the committee’s proactive approach, describing the new tax laws as a major milestone in Nigeria’s fiscal framework. He noted that while public acceptance of new policies often takes time, a transparent, well-sequenced and education-driven implementation process would help build confidence and trust.
Reiterating the committee’s position, Tegbe said successful tax reform depends not only on sound legal and technical design but also on effective communication and sustained stakeholder engagement. He said consultations would continue with the National Economic Council, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, local government leaders, as well as traditional, religious and community leaders.
Tegbe added that the new tax laws are intended to deliver a simpler, fairer and more predictable tax system that encourages voluntary compliance, boosts investor confidence and supports sustainable economic growth.
Members of the NTPIC team present at the engagements included the Chairman of the Stakeholder Engagement Subcommittee, Barrister Ismael Ahmed, and the Chairman of the Technical Subcommittee, Mr. Ajibola Olomola.
