President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) to guide the rollout of his administration’s newly enacted tax reforms.

A statement from the Presidency revealed that the committee will be chaired by renowned financial expert Joseph Tegbe, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). The Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, Mrs. Sanyade Okoli, will serve as the committee’s secretary.

Other members include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El-Rufai, and several other seasoned professionals. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will provide oversight.

According to the Presidency, the NTPIC is tasked with conducting wide-ranging consultations across both the public and private sectors to ensure inclusive and effective implementation of the reforms.

President Tinubu noted that the creation of the committee reflects his administration’s commitment to building a fair, transparent, and technology-driven tax system that promotes economic growth while safeguarding the interests of citizens and businesses.

“These new Tax Acts demonstrate our resolve to strengthen public financial management and enhance investor confidence. The committee will ensure coordinated and efficient implementation at all levels of government,” he said.

Finance Minister Wale Edun described the initiative as a critical step toward restructuring Nigeria’s fiscal framework, adding that the President has provided the authority and support needed to reform not only the tax system but the broader fiscal policy landscape.

Committee chairman Joseph Tegbe pledged that the team would collaborate closely with stakeholders to foster public trust and ensure a smooth implementation process.

President Tinubu signed the tax reform bills into law in June 2025, with implementation set to begin in January 2026.