NTPIC Engages Tax Advisory Institutions to Drive Effective Implementation of New Tax Laws

NTPIC Engages Tax Advisory Institutions to Drive Effective Implementation of New Tax Laws

The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) has sustained its stakeholder engagement drive with a high-level consultative meeting involving leading tax advisory firms, professional bodies and institutional representatives, as efforts intensify to ensure the effective implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws.

The session brought together national presidents of key tax institutions and senior tax partners from prominent advisory firms, providing a platform for dialogue on change management, harmonization and operational clarity in the rollout of the reforms.

Speaking at the meeting, Chairman of the NTPIC, Mr. Joseph Tegbe, said the success of the reforms would hinge more on effective change management and stakeholder buy-in than on policy design alone. He stressed the importance of clear communication, consistent interpretation and public trust, while reaffirming the Committee’s commitment to engaging sub-national governments through the Joint Revenue Board and other relevant institutions.

According to him, sustained collaboration with federal and state tax authorities would help harmonise interpretations, build institutional capacity and ensure alignment across all levels of tax administration.

Participants at the session welcomed the reforms, describing them as timely and structural, with a focus on strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal framework rather than pursuing short-term revenue expansion. Discussions were framed within the Federal Government’s broader objective of achieving long-term fiscal sustainability, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.

However, stakeholders cautioned that successful implementation would require consistent interpretation of the laws across institutions, supported by clear and practical operational guidelines to prevent fragmented enforcement. They also called for coordinated and simplified public education strategies that clearly explain the implications of the reforms for individuals, small businesses and corporate entities, while reinforcing principles of fairness, proportionality and national development.

In his closing remarks, Mr. Tegbe thanked participants for their constructive contributions and reaffirmed the Committee’s commitment to structured consultations and the timely resolution of issues identified during the engagement.

The NTPIC Chairman was joined at the meeting by the Chairman of the Stakeholder Engagement Subcommittee, Barrister Ismael Ahmed; the Chairman of the Technical Subcommittee, Mr. Ajibola Olomola; and other members of the NTPIC Secretariat.