By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent
EFFORTS TO transform Nigeria’s tax system advanced with the formal establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), mandated to ensure the execution of recent tax reforms and align fiscal administration with the government’s economic objectives.
President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of the committee, which Mr Joseph Tegbe will chair.
According to the announcement, the committee is tasked with ensuring coherent, effective, and aligned implementation of the administration’s tax legislation across all levels of government.
The President said the new Tax Acts are central to the economic transformation agenda, aiming to strengthen public finance management while safeguarding investors and productive sectors.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, will oversee the committee’s activities, providing guidance and supervision.
The committee’s mandate includes extensive consultations with public and private sector stakeholders to gather broad-based input for the implementation process.
President Tinubu emphasised the importance of a fair, transparent, and technology-driven tax system, stating that the NTPIC will ensure unified execution of the new tax framework.
Chairman Joseph Tegbe brings over 35 years of professional experience across public and private sectors.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT). Tegbe has previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa.
He said the committee is prepared to work diligently with all stakeholders to support the Minister of Finance in achieving seamless implementation and building public trust in the tax system.
The committee’s Secretary is Mrs Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy. Other members include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El Rufai, and additional experts drawn from tax administration, finance, law, the private sector, and civil society.
The composition is intended to ensure a balanced, inclusive approach to policy execution, according to the announcement.
NTPIC’s operations will emphasise nationwide stakeholder consultations, including engagement with the private sector, professional bodies, and subnational governments. Public awareness campaigns are planned to support effective implementation of the Tax Acts.
The committee is also charged with inter-agency coordination, harmonising existing frameworks with the new statutes and ensuring unified oversight and reporting throughout the transition period.
President Tinubu noted that the establishment of the NTPIC reflects the administration’s commitment to building a tax system that supports economic growth while protecting the interests of citizens and businesses.
He said the committee will drive effective, coherent, and well-aligned implementation, supporting fiscal sustainability and reinforcing accountability.
Minister Edun said the committee’s creation provides both the authority and direction necessary to reset the tax system and the broader fiscal policy framework.
He highlighted that the initiative aims to deliver significant economic growth for the benefit of all Nigerians, adding that structured implementation will enhance revenue mobilisation and minimise fiscal leakages.
Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said the committee is expected to strengthen fiscal sustainability and national development objectives through improved tax administration and coordination.
Tegbe stated that the committee recognises the strategic significance of the Tax Acts and will work closely with all stakeholders to facilitate implementation.
“Our committee will work closely with all stakeholders to support the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy in ensuring seamless implementation and building public trust in the tax system,” he said.
Its mandate also prioritises monitoring and reporting to ensure that revenue mobilisation objectives are met, and that alignment with the administration’s broader economic policies is maintained.
The committee’s creation was announced by Bayo Onanuga on November 28, 2025, emphasising the administration’s focus on structured, transparent, and technology-driven tax reform.
According to the announcement, the NTPIC will coordinate the efforts of key revenue and regulatory institutions, ensuring that implementation is consistent and transparent across all levels of government.
President Tinubu highlighted that the Tax Acts reflect the administration’s broader economic goals.
The committee, he said, will play a pivotal role in translating legislative intent into practical outcomes, supporting fiscal management, and contributing to Nigeria’s economic transformation.
The NTPIC’s establishment represents a structured approach to implementing Nigeria’s tax reforms, combining expert oversight, inter-agency coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
The committee will oversee nationwide consultations, facilitate public awareness campaigns, and ensure that policy execution adheres strictly to statutory requirements, according to the announcement.
Officials stated that the committee’s work will provide the framework for consistent application of the new tax laws, enhance transparency, and strengthen public finance management.
By drawing on expertise from multiple sectors, the NTPIC aims to ensure that implementation reflects both the government’s economic priorities and the interests of citizens and businesses.
Chairman Tegbe’s leadership, backed by extensive professional experience, will guide the committee’s interactions with stakeholders, including the private sector and subnational governments.
Members, including Mrs Okoli, Ismaeel Ahmed, and Rukaiya El Rufai, will support the execution of nationwide consultations, inter-agency coordination, and reporting functions.
Minister Edun affirmed that the committee is integral to achieving the administration’s fiscal objectives.
“With the establishment of this Committee, Mr President has not only set the direction but also provided the authority and support required to reset not just the tax system but the entire fiscal policy framework of Government, to deliver significant economic growth for the benefit of all Nigerians,” he said.
The NTPIC is expected to ensure that the Tax Acts achieve their intended outcomes through improved revenue mobilisation, reduced leakages, enhanced accountability, and strengthened fiscal sustainability.
