The Federal Government has refuted reports suggesting it has halted the release of implementation guidelines for Nigeria’s newly introduced tax laws.
In a post shared on X on Thursday, Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, described the reports as false, stating clearly that no such suspension has occurred.
The clarification comes amid increasing public debate over the tax reforms, which officially came into force about two weeks ago. Since their introduction, the new laws have attracted criticism and sparked calls for a pause in implementation from several quarters. Among those urging the government to suspend the reforms are former presidential candidate Peter Obi, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and various civil society organisations.
Despite the mounting pressure, the government appears firm on its stance. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NIRS), recently dismissed suggestions of a suspension.
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Speaking during an interview on TVC, Adedeji maintained that the tax reforms are designed to improve Nigeria’s fiscal system and ultimately benefit citizens, insisting that halting the process would be counterproductive.