Amid calls for a fresh passage of the new tax reform laws, President Bola Tinubu has declared that the implementation of the laws including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, would commence on January 1, 2026, as planned.
President Tinubu made the declaration in a statement posted on his X handle on Tuesday.
He explained that the reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for the country.
According to him, 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 therefore, urged all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, which according to him, is now firmly in the delivery stage.
Acknowledging that the administration is aware of the public discourse surrounding alleged changes to some provisions of the recently enacted tax laws, the President noted that 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.
“I emphasise our administration’s unwavering commitment to due process and the integrity of enacted laws,” President Tinubu noted.
He said Presidency would work with the National Assembly to ensure the swift resolution of any issue identified, assuring all 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.
