Tinubu Approves Tax Reform Committee Implementation Team

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee to oversee the rollout of his administration’s recently enacted tax reforms. Chaired by financial expert Joseph Tegbe, the committee is tasked with ensuring a smooth execution of the new tax policies. The Presidency announced that the committee will include seasoned professionals such as Ismaeel Ahmed and Rukaiya El‑Rufai, with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, providing supervision. The President’s special adviser on finance and economy, Mrs. Sanyade Okoli, will serve as secretary.

The committee’s mandate includes conducting extensive consultations with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to gather input on the implementation process. According to the Presidency, the establishment of the committee demonstrates the administration’s commitment to creating a fair, transparent, and technology‑driven tax system that promotes economic growth while protecting citizens and businesses. President Tinubu emphasized that the new tax laws reflect his government’s dedication to strengthening public‑finance management and ensuring investor confidence. The committee’s role is to guarantee coherent and effective implementation across all levels of government.

Minister of Finance Wale Edun described the move as a significant step toward overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal framework, noting that the President has provided the necessary authority and support to reset the tax system and the entire fiscal‑policy environment. Committee chairman Joseph Tegbe pledged that the team would work diligently with stakeholders to build public trust and ensure seamless implementation.

The tax‑reform bills were signed into law by President Tinubu in June 2025, with implementation scheduled to begin in January 2026. The creation of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee is a crucial step toward ensuring the successful execution of these reforms. Its work will be closely watched as it navigates the complex process of implementing the new tax policies, which are expected to have a significant impact on Nigeria’s economy. With the committee in place, the government is poised to move forward with its plans to create a more efficient and effective tax system.