President Tinubu Names Members Of Nat. Tax Policy Implementation Committee

By Ayodele Oni

As part of move to ensure the smooth implementation of the new tax laws, President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC).

The committee, to be chaired by Mr. Joseph Tegbe, will oversee and coordinate the rollout of the administration’s newly enacted tax laws.

According to a statement released in Abuja by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,  Tegbe, is a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). Tegbe, a former Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, brings over 35 years of multi-sector professional experience to the role.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, will supervise the committee’s activities.

Mrs. Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, will serve as Secretary, while other members include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El-Rufai, and several seasoned professionals from the public and private sectors.

President Tinubu noted that the effective implementation of the new tax laws is central to his administration’s economic transformation agenda, stressing the need for a transparent and technology-driven tax system that supports growth and protects citizens and businesses.

He said the NTPIC will ensure “coherent, effective, and well-aligned implementation across all levels of government.”

The committee’s mandate includes broad consultations with stakeholders nationwide, harmonisation of existing frameworks with new tax statutes, and strong inter-agency coordination to guarantee unified reporting and oversight. Public awareness campaigns will also be prioritised to ensure smooth adoption of the reforms.

Tegbe assured that the team is fully committed to supporting national development, pledging to work closely with all relevant institutions to build public confidence in the tax system.

Minister Edun added that the committee’s creation provides the authority needed to reset the country’s fiscal policy framework and drive significant economic growth.

The NTPIC is expected to boost revenue mobilisation, cut leakages, strengthen accountability, and enhance the federal government’s fiscal sustainability initiatives.