The leadership of Nigeria’s Senate and House of Representatives has directed Kamoru Ogunlana, clerk to the National Assembly, to work with relevant executive agencies to re-gazette the recently passed tax reform laws following allegations of discrepancies.
The action comes after Abdussamad Dasuki, a member of the House of Representatives, alleged that the tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly differ from the versions gazetted and made available to the public. The claim triggered public concern, with some Nigerians calling for a suspension of the implementation of the laws, which are scheduled to take effect in January.
The affected legislation includes 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.
In a statement issued by Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the House of Representatives, the National Assembly also instructed the clerk to issue Certified True Copies of the versions of the laws duly passed by both chambers.
A gazette is an official government publication that formally records laws after they have been approved by the legislature and signed by the president. It serves as an authoritative reference relied upon by government institutions, courts, and the public to determine the law in force.
Rotimi said the National Assembly has commenced an institutional review to establish the sequence of events surrounding the legislative and administrative handling of the Acts. The review will examine any possible lapses, irregularities, or external interference, if established, and will be conducted in line with the Nigerian Constitution, the Acts Authentication Act, parliamentary standing orders, and established legislative practice.
He stressed that the directive to re-gazette the Acts is purely administrative, aimed at ensuring accuracy and preserving the integrity of the legislative record. According to him, the review does not imply any defect in the legislative authority exercised by either chamber, nor does it prejudice the powers or actions of any other arm of government.
The House leadership urged the public to allow the process to run its course without speculation, reaffirming its commitment to transparency, accountability, and the faithful discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.
