Reps release certified copies of tax reform laws

The House of Representatives has released Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the tax reform Acts, including the endorsement and assent pages signed by President Bola Tinubu, following public concerns and allegations over purported alterations and the circulation of unauthorised and misleading versions of the laws.

The House, in a statement on Saturday said it approved the release of the Acts to Nigerians for public record, verification, and reference.

The four Acts released are: The Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; The Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; The National Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025; The Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act, 2025.

Abdussamad Dasuki, a lawmaker from Sokoto, had alleged that the gazetted tax laws available to the public do not reflect the versions passed by the national assembly.
The House, in response set up a seven-member committee to probe the matter.

The House affirmed that the work of the Ad-Hoc Committee, however continues, in line with its mandate, to determine the circumstances surrounding the circulation of unauthorised versions of the tax Acts and to recommend measures that will prevent a recurrence and preserve the authenticity and reliability of parliamentary records.

Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House, reassured Nigerians that the National Assembly remains an institution of records, guided by clearly defined rules, precedents, archival systems, and verification processes that safeguard the authenticity of every law enacted.

Abbas further emphasised that the House would remain vigilant and proactive in defending the integrity of its work, clarifying that the only authentic and authoritative versions of the four tax Acts are those certified and released by the National Assembly.

“Members of the public, institutions, professionals, and stakeholders are therefore advised to disregard and discountenance any other documents or versions in circulation that are not certified by the National Assembly, as such materials do not form part of the official legislative record.

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“Consequently, the Clerk to the National Assembly has concluded the process of aligning the Acts – duly passed, assented to, and certified – with the Federal Government Printing Press to ensure accuracy, conformity, and uniformity. Hard copies of the certified tax Acts have also been produced and are being circulated to all Honourable Members and Distinguished Senators, and made available to the public, to ensure institutional clarity, uniform reference, and legislative certainty.

“The House of Representatives, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to constitutionalism, the rule of law, transparency, and accountable governance. The House will continue to strengthen internal controls, uphold institutional discipline, and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s legislative process in the collective interest of the Nigerian people,” the statement read.