President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Tegbe as chairman of the newly established National Tax Policy Implementation Committee, NTPIC.
The committee, approved by the President, is tasked with ensuring the effective implementation of the administration’s tax reforms in line with national economic goals.
According to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will supervise the committee’s work. Tegbe’s team will also conduct extensive consultations across the public and private sectors to incorporate broad-based input into the implementation process.
Tegbe, a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, FCA, and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, FCIT, brings over 35 years of experience in the public and private sectors, having served as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa.
Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, Sanyade Okoli, will serve as the committee’s Secretary. Other members include Ismaeel Ahmed and Rukaiya El Rufai, among others.
President Tinubu emphasised that the effective execution of the new Tax Acts is critical for economic transformation, strengthening public finance management, and safeguarding investor and sectoral interests.
“These new Tax Acts reflect our administration’s commitment to building a fair, transparent, and technology-driven tax system that supports economic growth while protecting the interests of citizens and businesses.
“The National Tax Policy Implementation Committee will ensure coherent, effective, and well-aligned implementation across all levels of government,” he stated.
The NTPIC will prioritise broad stakeholder engagement, including nationwide consultations with the private sector, professional bodies, and subnational governments, complemented by public awareness campaigns. Strong inter-agency coordination is also a key focus, harmonising existing frameworks with the new statutes and ensuring unified oversight throughout the transition.
Comprising experts from tax administration, finance, law, the private sector, and civil society, the committee is designed to deliver a balanced and inclusive approach to policy execution.
Chairman Tegbe expressed the committee’s commitment to national development: “We understand the strategic importance of these Tax Acts. Our committee will work closely with all stakeholders to support the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy in ensuring seamless implementation and building public trust in the tax system.”
Minister Wale Edun added, “With the establishment of this Committee, Mr President has not only set the direction but also provided the authority and support required to reset not just the tax system but the entire fiscal policy framework of Government, to deliver significant economic growth for the benefit of all Nigerians.”
The NTPIC is expected to strengthen revenue mobilisation, reduce leakages, and enhance accountability, thereby supporting fiscal sustainability and national development objectives.
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