Despite pushback from many Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that there are currently no cogent reasons to halt the tax reforms.
President Tinubu maintained that 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 are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for our country. The tax laws are not designed to raise taxes, but rather to support a structural reset, drive harmonisation, and protect dignity while strengthening the social contract,” he explained.
The President urged all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, noting that it has now entered the delivery stage.
“Our administration is aware of the public discourse surrounding alleged changes to some provisions of the recently enacted tax laws,” he affirmed, stressing that “no substantial issue has been established that warrants a disruption of the reform process.”
He stated that absolute trust is built over time through making the right decisions, not through premature, reactive measures.
President Tinubu reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to due process and the integrity of enacted laws, while pledging to work with the National Assembly to ensure the swift resolution of any issues identified.
He also assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to act in the overriding public interest to ensure a tax system that supports prosperity and shared responsibility.
