STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), a strategic body mandated to drive the coordinated and effective implementation of the administration’s new tax laws.
The Committee, chaired by Mr Joseph Tegbe, is positioned to anchor one of the administration’s most significant economic reform agendas, ensuring that tax policy execution aligns fully with the nation’s fiscal goals and the aspirations of the Nigerian people. The oversight of the Committee will be carried out by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun.
To ensure that the implementation process reflects broad national consensus, the Committee will engage in extensive consultations with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors, including professional bodies, business communities, and subnational governments.
Mr Tegbe, a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT), brings over 35 years of distinguished cross-sector professional experience to the role. He has notably served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa.
The Committee’s Secretariat will be led by Mrs Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy. Other members include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El-Rufai, and several accomplished professionals across relevant sectors.
In establishing the NTPIC, President Tinubu reiterated that the successful implementation of the Tax Acts is central to the administration’s economic transformation agenda, particularly in strengthening public financial management and supporting investor confidence.
“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,” the President said.
The Committee’s mandate places strong emphasis on:
Broad stakeholder engagement through nationwide consultations Public sensitization and awareness campaigns to support understanding and compliance Inter-agency alignment, ensuring harmonized frameworks and coherent regulatory oversight Clear reporting systems to strengthen accountability and transparency during the transition phase
Comprising experts in tax administration, finance, law, the private sector, and civil society, the NTPIC represents a balanced and inclusive approach to executing Nigeria’s new tax policy direction.
Speaking on behalf of the Committee, Chairman Tegbe expressed the team’s commitment to excellence:
“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 in building public trust in the tax system.”
Minister Wale Edun added:
“With the establishment of this Committee, Mr President has not only set the direction but has 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.”
The NTPIC is expected to bolster revenue mobilisation, minimise leakages, reinforce accountability, and strengthen the nation’s overall fiscal sustainability and development agenda.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
November 28, 2025
