Tinubu Confirms Tax Reform Laws Will Take Effect Jan 1, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the implementation of the tax reform laws will commence as scheduled on January 1, 2026.
In a statement on Tuesday, the President described the reforms as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to establish a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation, emphasising that the measures are not intended to raise taxes.
“The new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will continue as planned.
“These reforms aim to support a structural reset, drive harmonisation, protect dignity, and strengthen the social contract. I urge all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, which is now firmly in the delivery stage.”
Addressing public concerns over alleged discrepancies between the laws passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted versions, Tinubu said there is no substantial reason to halt the reforms.
“Our administration is aware of the public discourse surrounding alleged changes to some provisions of the recently enacted tax laws,” the President said.
“No substantial issue has been established that warrants a disruption of the reform process. Absolute trust is built over time through making the right decisions, not through premature, reactive measures.”
He reassured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to due process and the integrity of enacted laws, noting that the Presidency will work with the National Assembly to resolve any identified issues swiftly.
“The Federal Government will continue to act in the overriding public interest to ensure a tax system that supports prosperity and shared responsibility,” Tinubu said.
The concerns follow allegations by Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives, on December 17 that there were differences between the tax reform laws passed by parliament and the gazetted copy available to the public.
Dasuki’s claims sparked public outrage, with some Nigerians calling for a suspension of the reforms.
In response, on December 26, the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives directed Kamoru Ogunlana, Clerk to the National Assembly, to collaborate with relevant executive agencies to re-gazette the tax laws.
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