President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that the new tax laws recently signed into law will take effect as scheduled on January 1, 2026.
In a statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, the president said the reforms, including those that came into force on June 26, 2025, represent a major opportunity to rebuild Nigeria’s fiscal framework.
Tinubu said the tax laws were not designed to increase taxes but to support a structural reset of the system, promote harmonisation and protect the dignity of citizens while strengthening the social contract between government and the people.
He urged all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, describing it as firmly in the delivery stage.
The president acknowledged ongoing public debate over alleged changes to some provisions of the new laws but said no substantial issue had been identified that would justify halting or disrupting the reform process.
According to him, trust is built over time through consistent and correct decisions, not through what he described as premature or reactive actions.
Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to due process and the integrity of enacted laws, adding that the Presidency would work with the National Assembly to ensure the prompt resolution of any issues that may arise.
He assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to act in the public interest to ensure a tax system that supports prosperity and shared responsibility.
