By Ajewole Joshua|ABNews| November 28, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), a key body that will coordinate the rollout of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws and support the administration’s broader economic reform agenda.
The committee will be chaired by Mr. Joseph Tegbe, a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT), with more than 35 years of professional experience across the public and private sectors, including his tenure as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, will oversee the committee’s work to ensure alignment with national fiscal objectives.
According to the Presidency, the NTPIC will conduct extensive consultations with stakeholders across government, the private sector, professional groups, and civil society to guarantee broad-based input in the implementation of the new tax laws. Mrs. Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, will serve as the Committee’s Secretary. Other members include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El-Rufai, and several experts drawn from tax administration, law, finance, and the private sector.
President Tinubu explained that the establishment of the committee underscores the administration’s commitment to building a fair, transparent, and technology-driven tax system capable of boosting economic growth while protecting the interests of citizens and investors. He stressed that effective implementation of the Tax Acts is central to strengthening public finance management and advancing the country’s economic transformation agenda.
“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,” President Tinubu said. “The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee will ensure coherent, effective, and well-aligned implementation across all levels of government.”
The NTPIC’s mandate includes strengthening inter-agency coordination, harmonising existing tax frameworks with new laws, and ensuring unified oversight during the transition process. The committee will also spearhead nationwide awareness campaigns to enhance public understanding and support for the reforms.
Speaking on the committee’s readiness, Chairman Joseph Tegbe affirmed the team’s commitment to national development, saying they would work closely with all stakeholders to build public trust and ensure smooth implementation.
Minister of Finance Wale Edun noted that President Tinubu has provided the authority and structure needed to reset Nigeria’s fiscal landscape. “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 committee is expected to strengthen revenue mobilisation, reduce leakages, improve accountability, and advance the government’s long-term fiscal sustainability goals.
