Tinubu appoints Tegbe to head tax implementation committee

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joseph Tegbe, as chairman of the newly established National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC).

The committee is expected to enhance revenue mobilisation, 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 stated: “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.”