President Tinubu has reaffirmed that the newly enacted tax laws will be implemented as scheduled, dismissing speculations about any suspension or reversal of the reforms.
The President stated that the tax laws, which took effect on 26 June 2025, as well as the remaining acts scheduled to commence on 1 January 2026, will continue as planned.
In a statement signed by him on Tuesday, President Tinubu described the reforms as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for the country.
According to him, the new tax laws are not intended to raise taxes but to support a structural reset of the system, drive harmonisation, protect dignity and strengthen the social contract between government and citizens.
President Tinubu urged all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, noting that the reform process has now firmly entered the delivery stage.
He acknowledged public discourse surrounding alleged changes to some provisions of the recently enacted laws but maintained that no substantial issues have been identified that would warrant a disruption of the reform agenda.
Tinubu stressed that trust in governance is built over time through making the right decisions, rather than through premature or reactive measures.
The President also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to due process and the integrity of laws already enacted.
He further pledged that the Presidency would work closely with the National Assembly to ensure the swift resolution of any issues that may be identified during implementation.
President Tinubu assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to act in the overriding public interest to ensure a tax system that supports prosperity and shared responsibility.
