Tinubu: Tax reform bills will deliver first major, pro-people tax cuts in a generation

By Abubakar Yunusa

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resident Bola Tinubu says the tax reform bills will deliver the first major, pro-people tax cuts in a generation.

Tinubu is expected to sign the bills into law today.

In a statement on Thursday, Tinubu said the tax reforms are aimed at relieving low-income earners, small businesses, and families.

“In a few hours, I will sign four landmark tax reform bills into law, ushering in a bold new era of economic governance in our country,” the statement reads.

“These reforms go beyond streamlining tax codes. They deliver the first major, pro-people tax cuts in a generation, targeted relief for low-income earners, small businesses, and families working hard to make ends meet.”

He said the four bills — the Nigeria tax bill (fair taxation), Nigeria tax administration bill, Nigeria revenue service (establishment) bill, and the joint revenue board (establishment) bill — will unify the country’s fragmented tax system.

Tinubu said it will also eliminate wasteful duplications, reduce red tape, restore investor trust, and promote transparency and coordination at all levels.

“For too long, our tax system has been a patchwork—complex, inequitable, and burdensome. It has weighed down the vulnerable and shielded inefficiency. That era ends today,” he said.

“We are laying the foundation for a tax regime that is fair, transparent, and fit for a modern, ambitious Nigeria.

“A tax regime that rewards enterprise, protects the vulnerable, and mobilises revenue without punishing productivity.”

The president said the country is laying the groundwork for the Nigeria of tomorrow, which will be leaner, fairer, and more focused on creating opportunities for all.

“I commend the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee for its tireless work, the National Assembly for its rigorous review, our subnational partners for their critical contributions, and, most importantly, the Nigerian people for keeping faith with this vision of reform,” he said.

“However, this is a beginning, not an end. We are not just signing tax bills but rewriting the social contract. We are not there yet, but we are firmly on the road.

“This is our rallying cry: Simplify. Reform. Grow. Let the world know that Nigeria is open for business, and this time, everyone has a fair shot.”

Tinubu added that “we are betting on a new Nigeria” and building it block by block.