President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the new tax laws scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, will proceed as planned, stating that no substantial issue has been established that warrants a disruption of the reform process.
In a State House press statement issued by Sunday Dare,CON on Monday, December 30, 2025, President Tinubu described the tax reforms as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for the country.
The President stated that the tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled for January 1, 2026, are not designed to raise taxes but rather to support a structural reset, drive harmonisation, and protect dignity while strengthening the social contract.
“I urge all stakeholders to support the implementation phase, which is now firmly in the delivery stage,” he said.
Addressing the controversy surrounding alleged alterations to some provisions of the recently enacted tax laws, President Tinubu acknowledged that the administration was aware of the public discourse on the matter.
However, he maintained that no substantial issue had been established to warrant disrupting the reform process.
“Absolute trust is built over time through making the right decisions, not through premature, reactive measures,” the President said.
He emphasised the administration’s unwavering commitment to due process and the integrity of enacted laws, pledging that the Presidency would work with the National Assembly to ensure the swift resolution of any issue identified.
“I assure all Nigerians that the Federal Government will continue to act in the overriding public interest to ensure a tax system that supports prosperity and shared responsibility,” President Tinubu stated.
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