President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the new tax laws scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026 will go on as planned.
The president made the declaration in a statement he personally signed, reasoning that the reforms were a rare opportunity to build a fair, competitive and robust fiscal foundation for Nigeria.
He argued that the laws were not designed to raise taxes, but rather to support a structural reset, drive harmonisation, and protect dignity while strengthening the social contract.
He called on all stakeholders to support the implementation of the laws, just as he gave the assurance that his government would continue to act in the overriding public interest to ensure a tax system that supported prosperity and shared responsibility.
The statement reads in full:
The new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will continue as planned.
These reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for our country.
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.
I urge all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, which is now firmly in the delivery stage.
Our administration is aware of the public discourse surrounding alleged changes to some provisions of the recently enacted tax laws.
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. The Presidency pledges to work with the National Assembly to ensure the swift resolution of any issue identified.
I assure all Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue to act in the overriding public interest to ensure a tax system that supports prosperity and shared responsibility.
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