House of Reps Orders Review, Re-Gazetting of Controversial Tax Reform Laws
The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that issues surrounding the passage, presidential assent and gazetting of four recently enacted tax reform laws are being addressed in line with constitutional and statutory provisions.
The House said public concerns had arisen over the legislative process and documentation related to the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025; and the Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025.
In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, the lawmakers explained that questions had been raised about the harmonisation of versions passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, the documents transmitted for presidential assent, and the versions eventually published in the Official Gazette.
According to the statement, the House has already taken institutional steps to address the matter. It disclosed that a seven-member ad hoc committee was constituted last week after the issue was raised on the floor under a Point of Order (Privileges).
The ad hoc committee, working alongside other relevant committees and the management of the National Assembly, is conducting a comprehensive review to establish the sequence of events and identify any lapses, irregularities or possible external interferences in the legislative and administrative handling of the Acts.
The House said the review is being carried out strictly in line with the Constitution, the Acts Authentication Act, the Standing Orders of both chambers, and established parliamentary practice.
As part of measures to ensure accuracy and preserve the integrity of the legislative record, the leadership of the National Assembly — under Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen — has directed the Clerk to the National Assembly to re-gazette the Acts and issue Certified True Copies of the versions duly passed by both chambers.
The House stressed that the step is purely administrative and aimed at authenticating and accurately reflecting the legislative decisions of the National Assembly.
It also clarified that the ongoing review does not imply or concede any defect in the exercise of legislative authority by either chamber, nor does it prejudice the powers or actions of any other arm of government.
Reaffirming its commitment to constitutionalism, separation of powers and the rule of law, the House said any procedural or administrative refinements identified would be addressed in accordance with the law and parliamentary conventions.
The lawmakers urged members of the public to allow the institutional processes of the National Assembly to proceed without speculation, assuring Nigerians of transparency, accountability and fidelity to constitutional responsibilities.
The House added that further information would be provided as necessary.
