President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the creation of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, NTPIC, to ensure the smooth execution of his administration’s newly enacted tax reforms.
In a statement, the Presidency announced that the committee will be chaired by veteran financial expert, Joseph Tegbe, a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
Also, the special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, Mrs Sanyade Okoli, will serve as secretary.
Other members include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El-Rufai and other several seasoned professionals. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will supervise the committee’s activities.
According to the Presidency, the NTPIC is mandated to carry out extensive consultations with public- and private-sector stakeholders to ensure broad input into the implementation process.
President Tinubu said establishing the committee underscores his administration’s commitment to building a fair, transparent and technology-driven tax system that supports economic growth while protecting citizens and businesses.
“These new Tax Acts reflect our dedication to strengthening public finance management and ensuring investor confidence. The committee will guarantee coherent and effective implementation across all levels of government,” he stated.
Finance Minister Wale Edun described the move as a decisive step toward overhauling Nigeria’s fiscal framework, noting that the President has provided “the authority and support required to reset not just the tax system but the entire fiscal policy environment to drive significant economic growth.”
Committee chairman, Tegbe pledged that the team would work diligently with stakeholders to build public trust and ensure seamless implementation.
Recall that President Tinubu signed the tax reform bills into law in June 2025, with implementation scheduled to begin in January 2026.
