Over 100 civil society organisations have endorsed the National Assembly’s handling of Nigeria’s new tax reform laws The coalition praised Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Senate leadership for following constitutional and parliamentary procedures The groups supported the decision to re-gazette the Acts to strengthen transparency and public confidence.
Over 100 civil society organisations have declared support for the National Assembly’s handling of Nigeria’s newly passed tax reform laws, backing the leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate amid ongoing public debate. The coalition, led by the Parliamentary Support and Advocacy Network and the Civil Rights Situation Room on Economic Reforms, made its position known at a press conference held on Monday, December 29, in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the groups, convener Comrade Ogiri John said the actions taken by the National Assembly leadership reflected restraint, respect for the law and institutional maturity.
The laws were passed by the National Assembly and signed by President Bola Tinubu earlier in the year, with implementation slated for January 1, 2026. The reforms are designed to modernise Nigeria’s tax system, improve revenue collection and create a more predictable environment for businesses and investors. However, concerns were raised in recent weeks following claims of differences between the versions passed by lawmakers and those later gazetted.
The laws were passed by the National Assembly and signed by President Bola Tinubu earlier in the year, with implementation slated for January 1, 2026. The reforms are designed to modernise Nigeria’s tax system, improve revenue collection and create a more predictable environment for businesses and investors. However, concerns were raised in recent weeks following claims of differences between the versions passed by lawmakers and those later gazetted.