Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Due Process as Tax Reforms Enter Final Implementation Phase

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his Administration’s commitment to due process, rule of law and public interest as the Federal Government moves closer to the full implementation of its sweeping tax reform Agenda.

In a statement released after a high-level meeting with key fiscal policy officials, the President stressed that trust in governance is earned through consistent, well-considered decisions rather than hasty or reactionary actions.

“Absolute trust is built over time through making the right decisions, not through premature, reactive measures,” the statement noted.

Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to the integrity of all enacted laws and will continue to engage the National Assembly to address any concerns that may arise in the course of implementation.

He emphasised that the overarching goal of the reforms is to build a fair, transparent and growth-driven tax system that promotes shared responsibility and National prosperity.

Global Mirror News reports that the assurances followed a meeting held on Friday, December 26, 2025, between the President and members of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.

Speaking after the meeting, the Committee’s Chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, confirmed that the final implementation phase of the reforms—covering the Nigeria Tax Act and the Nigeria Tax Administration Act—is firmly on schedule.

Oyedele explained that the Government’s decision to proceed was anchored on the “pro-people” design of the new laws, which are aimed at easing the tax burden on low-income earners and small businesses while improving overall compliance and efficiency.

According to projections by the Federal Government, the reforms are expected to provide substantial relief to Nigerians, with about 98 per cent of workers and 97 per cent of small businesses set to be fully exempt from taxes or experience significant reductions in their tax obligations.

The administration maintains that the reforms will not only protect the most vulnerable but also strengthen revenue mobilisation in a way that supports economic stability and inclusive growth.