President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), a new body tasked with coordinating the rollout of the administration’s recently enacted tax laws.
The committee will be chaired by tax expert Joseph Tegbe, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. Tegbe, who previously served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa, brings more than 35 years of public- and private-sector experience to the role.
According to the Presidency, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will provide oversight for the committee.
The NTPIC is expected to lead extensive consultations across government institutions, the private sector, professional bodies and civil society groups to ensure broad-based input into the implementation of the new tax laws. Mrs Sanyade Okoli, Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, will serve as the committee’s secretary. Other members include Ismaeel Ahmed, Rukaiya El-Rufai and several additional appointees.
President Tinubu said the establishment of the committee underscores his administration’s commitment to transforming public finance management and strengthening investor confidence.
He described the new Tax Acts as part of efforts to build “a fair, transparent and technology-driven tax system that supports economic growth while protecting the interests of citizens and businesses.” He added that the committee will ensure coherent implementation across all levels of government.
The committee’s mandate includes improving inter-agency coordination, aligning revenue and regulatory institutions with the new tax statutes, harmonising frameworks and leading national public awareness campaigns.
Chairman Tegbe said the team is ready to work “diligently in support of national development,” stressing the importance of building public trust in the tax system. Finance Minister Edun added that the committee would help reset Nigeria’s fiscal policy framework to stimulate significant economic growth.
