Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji has stated that the new tax laws, effective from January 1, 2026, will drive sustainable development and rapid economic growth through significant tax reforms.
Adedeji made the remarks during a national television interview on January 5, 2026, to discuss these tax reforms.
He emphasised that the reforms focus on economic stability and building credible institutions for long-term national progress, which are foundational goals of the ongoing tax reforms.
The chairman dismissed concerns that the framework could target political opposition or individuals based on affiliation.
Adedeji described such fears as misdirected, stressing that transparency, due process, and national interest guide the tax reform process.
He commended President Bola Tinubu’s courage in pursuing reforms despite upcoming elections.
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The chairman noted that avoiding changes would have been politically easier but less beneficial. The tax reforms aim to address issues.
Reforms aim to correct structural weaknesses, enhance fairness, and simplify compliance for voluntary participation.
Adedeji addressed historical scepticism about public institutions, assuring reduced discretion through rule-based systems.
The NRS prioritises automation, accountability, and governance safeguardsin its tax reforms.
He highlighted building trust by linking taxes to visible public service improvements.
The phased implementation protects vulnerable groups, encourages investment, and insulates processes from political interference.
These measures strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal foundation amid ongoing economic transformation.
