President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the approval for the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) which will ensure the implementation of the administration’s “landmark” tax reforms.
This was announced via a State House Press Release signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday 28 November, 2025.
The Committee’s work will be overseen by Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
The State House Press Release reads: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC).
“The committee, which Mr Joseph Tegbe chairs, will ensure the implementation of the administration’s landmark tax reforms in line with the economic aspirations of the government and the people of Nigeria.
“Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, will oversee the committee’s work.
“The Committee will undertake extensive consultations across the public and private sectors to ensure broad-based input into the implementation process.
“Mrs Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, will serve as the Committee’s Secretary. Members also include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El Rufai, and others.
“”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.
“”The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee will ensure coherent, effective, and well-aligned implementation across all levels of government,” the President stated.
“The NTPIC’s mandate emphasises broad stakeholder consultation through nationwide engagements with the private sector, professional bodies, and subnational governments, alongside public awareness campaigns to support effective implementation of the new tax laws.
“It also prioritises strong inter-agency coordination by aligning the work of key revenue and regulatory institutions, harmonising existing frameworks with new statutes, and ensuring unified oversight and reporting throughout the transition process.
“The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, added:
“”With the establishment of this Committee, Mr President has not only set the direction but also provided the authority and support required to reset not just the tax system but the entire fiscal policy framework of Government, to deliver significant economic growth for the benefit of all Nigerians.””
