The National Assembly has directed the re-gazetting of four major tax reform laws following public concerns over possible post-passage changes. Lawmakers emphasize that the move is administrative, aimed solely at safeguarding the accuracy of the legislative record.
House of Representatives spokesperson Akin Rotimi announced on Friday that the leadership of both chambers instructed the National Assembly Clerk to re-gazette the Acts and issue Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the versions “duly passed by both chambers.”
The directive addresses public debates surrounding the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025; and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025. Questions raised focus on the harmonization of bills between the Senate and House, the versions sent for Presidential assent, and the final texts published in the Federal Government’s Official Gazette.
Rotimi assured that the legislature is handling the matter within its constitutional authority. He noted that last week, a seven-member Ad Hoc Committee was formed to examine the sequence of events and determine any factors contributing to the situation.
“The committee, alongside other relevant National Assembly committees, is reviewing the legislative and administrative handling of the Acts,” he said, adding that the process includes assessing any lapses, irregularities, or external influences, all in accordance with the Constitution, the Acts Authentication Act, and parliamentary rules.
Under the direction of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, the re-gazetting aims to remove ambiguity and accurately reflect the decisions of the National Assembly. The House emphasized that this step is administrative and does not imply any wrongdoing.
Rotimi clarified that the review does not affect the powers of other government agencies or legal rights arising from the law. He reaffirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to constitutional principles, separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law, assuring the public that any procedural refinements identified will be corrected according to law.
The House urged citizens to allow the process to unfold without speculation and pledged ongoing transparency and accountability. Further updates will be provided as the review progresses.
