The Digest:
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has disclosed that he faces personal threats for leading Nigeria’s contentious tax overhaul
Key Points:
- Taiwo Oyedele states he receives threats for leading Nigeria’s tax reform efforts.
- He described reforms as inherently risky, requiring “courage to push through.”
- Public trust in government remains a major barrier to tax compliance.
- Many citizens mistakenly believe the reforms introduce new taxes, not streamline existing ones.
- Four new tax laws took effect on January 1, 2026, aiming to harmonize and simplify the system.
- Oyedele likened past approaches to “pain relievers” and current efforts to necessary “surgery.”
- He urged supporters of the reforms to speak up to counter opposition narratives.
Source: Daily Post Nigeria
