President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s new tax laws will take effect as scheduled, with the next phase set to commence on January 1, 2026, dismissing suggestions that the reforms may be delayed or reversed.
In a statement issued by the presidency on Tuesday, Tinubu said the tax reforms—some of which already took effect on June 26, 2025—represent a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to lay a stronger and fairer fiscal foundation for the country.
Tinubu acknowledged ongoing public discourse and concerns over certain provisions of the recently enacted laws but maintained that no substantive issue has emerged that would justify halting or disrupting the reform process.
“Absolute trust is built over time through making the right decisions, not through premature, reactive measures,” he said.
The president stressed his administration’s commitment to due process and the integrity of laws duly passed and enacted.
He pledged that the presidency would work with the National Assembly to address and swiftly resolve any issues that may be identified during implementation.
Urging stakeholders to support what he described as the delivery phase of the reforms, Tinubu assured Nigerians that the federal government would continue to act in the overriding public interest.
“I assure all Nigerians that the federal government will continue to act in the overriding public interest to ensure a tax system that supports prosperity and shared responsibility,” he said.
The tax reforms form a key pillar of the Tinubu administration’s economic agenda, aimed at improving efficiency, fairness, and long-term revenue sustainability.
