President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) to drive his administration’s new tax laws and fiscal reforms.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga announced the development in a statement on Friday.
The committee will be chaired by Joseph Tegbe. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will oversee its work. The committee is expected to guide the implementation of the government’s tax reforms in line with national economic goals.
Members include Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy Sanyade Okoli, who will serve as secretary, as well as Ismaeel Ahmed and Rukaiya El Rufai.
Tegbe is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. He has more than 35 years of professional experience in the public and private sectors, including service as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa.
The president said the committee is essential to improving public finance management and supporting economic transformation.
“These new Tax Acts reflect our administration’s commitment to building a fair, transparent, and technology-driven tax system that supports economic growth while protecting the interests of citizens and businesses.
“The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee will ensure coherent, effective, and well-aligned implementation across all levels of government,” Tinubu said.
The committee will conduct consultations across the public and private sectors, professional bodies, and subnational governments to ensure broad input. It will also carry out public awareness campaigns on the new tax laws.
According to the presidency, the committee is expected to promote strong coordination among revenue and regulatory agencies, align existing tax structures with new laws, and provide unified oversight throughout the transition process.
Tegbe said the team is prepared to work with all stakeholders.
“We understand the strategic importance of these Tax Acts. 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.
Edun said the committee has the backing needed to support wider fiscal reforms.
“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 National Tax Policy Implementation Committee is expected to strengthen revenue mobilisation, reduce leakages, and improve accountability as part of the government’s broader economic objectives.
