The National Assembly has directed the Clerk to re-gazette the Acts and issue Certified True Copies of the versions to both chambers
The House of Representatives has moved to address growing public concerns over the legislative handling of Nigeria’s 2025 tax reform laws, assuring Nigerians that the matter is being treated strictly within the constitutional and statutory framework of the National Assembly.
The House of Representatives is addressing public concerns over Nigeria’s 2025 tax reform laws, ensuring the process follows constitutional guidelines. A 7-member Ad Hoc Committee has been formed to investigate discrepancies between the passed versions and gazetted laws.
The laws in question are:
- Nigeria Tax Act, 2025
- Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025
- Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025
- Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025
The National Assembly has directed the Clerk to re-gazette the Acts and issue Certified True Copies of the versions passed by both chambers to clarify the legislative record [1].
According to the statement, the committee is working alongside other relevant committees of the National Assembly and in collaboration with the management of the legislature to establish a clear sequence of events.
“The institutional review is aimed at identifying any lapses, irregularities, or external interferences, should any be established, in the legislative and administrative handling of the Acts,” the House said.
The directive was jointly issued under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen.
The House of Representatives has assured that its review of the 2025 tax reform laws won’t affect the powers of other government branches or any legal rights and processes under the Constitution. They’re committed to upholding constitutionalism, separation of powers, and the rule of law, and will take corrective measures if any procedural issues are found
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