The committee will coordinate nationwide implementation of the administration’s newly enacted tax reforms.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the creation of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC) to oversee the rollout of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax reforms.
The appointment was announced on Friday in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the Presidency, the committee will be chaired by Joseph Tegbe, a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). Tegbe brings more than 35 years of cross-sector experience, including his previous role as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will supervise the committee’s activities, while Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, will serve as secretary.
President Tinubu said the implementation of the new tax laws is a crucial part of his administration’s economic reform agenda, aimed at delivering a fair, transparent, and technology-driven tax system that supports growth while protecting citizens and businesses.
He noted that the NTPIC will ensure proper coordination across all levels of government to guarantee smooth rollout of the reforms.
As part of its mandate, the committee will embark on nationwide consultations with the private sector, civil society, professional bodies, and sub-national governments to gather input and ensure a seamless transition into the new tax framework.
The committee will also focus on harmonising regulations, strengthening inter-agency cooperation, and improving public awareness to build trust in the system.
Other members of the committee include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El-Rufai, and several experts in tax administration, law, finance, and the private sector.
Chairman Tegbe said the team is ready to work diligently with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth implementation process.
Finance Minister Edun added that the committee’s formation gives the government the “authority and support required to reset not just the tax system, but the entire fiscal policy framework” to stimulate economic growth.
The NTPIC is expected to boost revenue generation, reduce leakages, enhance accountability, and strengthen Nigeria’s long-term fiscal stability.