President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), a strategic body mandated to deliver the administration’s sweeping tax reforms and strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal foundation.
Chaired by Mr. Joseph Tegbe, a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT), the committee is expected to ensure the effective rollout of the new Tax Acts in line with the government’s economic transformation agenda.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, will oversee the committee’s work.
According to the Presidency, the NTPIC will conduct broad consultations across the public and private sectors to secure wide-ranging input into the implementation process. Members include Mrs Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, who will serve as Secretary, alongside Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El-Rufai and other experts from tax administration, law, finance, the private sector and civil society.
President Tinubu said effective execution of the new Tax Acts is essential to strengthening public finance management, improving investor confidence and supporting the productive sectors of the economy.
“These new Tax Acts reflect our administration’s commitment to building a fair, transparent, and technology-driven tax system that supports economic growth while protecting the interests of citizens and businesses,” he said. “The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee will ensure coherent, effective, and well-aligned implementation across all levels of government.”
The committee’s mandate includes nationwide stakeholder engagements with businesses, professional bodies and subnational governments, as well as public awareness campaigns to enhance understanding of the new tax regime. It will also drive inter-agency coordination, align existing frameworks with new statutes, and harmonise reporting and oversight mechanisms throughout the transition period.
Tegbe expressed the committee’s readiness to work in support of national development, stating: “We understand the strategic importance of these Tax Acts. Our committee will work closely with all stakeholders to support the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy in ensuring seamless implementation and building public trust in the tax system.”
Edun commended President Tinubu for providing the direction and authority required to reset not only the tax system but the country’s entire fiscal policy framework.
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“With the establishment of this Committee, Mr President has… provided the support required to deliver significant economic growth for the benefit of all Nigerians,” he said.
The NTPIC is expected to enhance revenue mobilisation, minimise leakages and reinforce accountability—key pillars for improving fiscal sustainability and advancing Nigeria’s development goals.
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