Tinubu appoints Tegbe to head tax implementation committee, ushering in coordinated reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Tegbe as chairman of the newly established National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC), signaling a strategic push to drive the coordinated rollout of his administration’s transformative tax reforms in line with Nigeria’s economic goals.

The committee is expected to enhance revenue mobilization, reduce leakages, and improve fiscal accountability, which will drive Nigeria’s economic transformation and strengthen the government’s financial sustainability.
Tegbe, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCIT) with over 35 years of experience—including as Senior Partner and Head of Advisory Services at KPMG Africa—will lead extensive consultations with public, private sectors, professional bodies, and subnational governments.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the committee, to be overseen by Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, includes Secretary Sanyade Okoli, alongside members like Ismaeel Ahmed and Rukaiya El Rufai, drawing expertise from tax administration, finance, law, private sector, and civil society.
President Tinubu underscored the committee’s role, stating, “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.”
The NTPIC prioritises nationwide stakeholder engagement, public awareness campaigns, inter-agency coordination, and harmonization of frameworks to minimize leakages, boost revenue mobilization, and enhance fiscal accountability for national development.
Tegbe affirmed the team’s resolve, saying, “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.”
Edun praised the move, adding, “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.”