NTPIC Begins Nationwide Stakeholder Engagements, Pledges Humane Implementation of New Tax Acts

NTPIC Begins Nationwide Stakeholder Engagements, Pledges Humane Implementation of New Tax Acts

The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), chaired by Mr. Joseph Tegbe, has commenced structured stakeholder engagements aimed at ensuring a humane, inclusive, and well-coordinated implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted Tax Acts.

The engagements come as the country embarks on major fiscal reforms, with the Committee seeking to bridge the gap between policy intent and real-world execution. According to the NTPIC, the focus is on promoting clarity, managing public expectations, and ensuring that implementation reflects the practical realities of businesses, citizens, and all tiers of government. The Committee is working closely with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) and the Presidential Fiscal Policy Reform Committee (PFPRC) to achieve these objectives.

As part of its initial consultations, the NTPIC leadership met with the Presidential Fiscal Policy Reform Committee, led by Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, to align reform objectives with implementation realities. Oyedele drew attention to challenges arising from misinformation and misinterpretation of certain provisions of the new tax laws in public discourse. He disclosed that targeted and accessible communication initiatives are being developed to address these gaps, stressing that stakeholder feedback remains critical to refining the reform process.

In a separate engagement, the Committee met with the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, where discussions centred on harmonising implementation priorities and strengthening institutional coordination. During the meeting, the NTPIC outlined its ongoing activities and shared its implementation roadmap.

Dr. Adedeji commended the Committee’s proactive and consultative approach, describing the new tax laws as a major milestone in Nigeria’s fiscal framework. He noted that while public acceptance of new policies may take time, a transparent, well-sequenced, and education-driven implementation process would help build public confidence and trust over time.

Speaking on the broader reform agenda, Mr. Tegbe emphasised that successful tax reform goes beyond legal and technical design, underscoring the importance of effective communication and sustained stakeholder engagement. He assured that consultations would continue with key institutions and groups, including the National Economic Council, the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, local government leaders, as well as traditional, religious, and community leaders across the country.

Tegbe reiterated that the new Tax Acts are designed to deliver a simpler, fairer, and more predictable tax system that encourages voluntary compliance, boosts investor confidence, and supports sustainable economic growth.

Other members of the NTPIC leadership team include the Chairman of the Stakeholders Engagement Subcommittee, Barrister Ismael Ahmed, and the Chairman of the Technical Subcommittee, Mr. Ajibola Olomola.