The House of Representatives has released certified copies of four tax reform acts recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following public concerns over alleged alterations and the circulation of unauthorized versions of the legislation.
In a statement signed by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akintunde Rotimi, he noted that decision was taken under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, in collaboration with the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who directed the immediate public release of the Certified True Copies, including the presidential assent pages.
The move came after discrepancies were observed in different versions of the tax laws in circulation. A member of the House reportedly raised the issue on the floor through a point of privilege, prompting the Speaker to order an internal verification and the public release of the authenticated Acts to clarify the situation and preserve the integrity of the legislative process.
The four Acts released are the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; the National Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025; and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Act, 2025.
The legislations form the core of Nigeria’s ongoing tax reform framework and are intended to modernise revenue administration, improve compliance, reduce inefficiencies, eliminate duplication, and strengthen fiscal coordination across the federation.
Speaker Abbas said the National Assembly operates as an institution of records governed by established rules, procedures, and verification systems that protect the authenticity of every law passed.
He stressed that once a Bill is passed and assented to, its integrity is secured through certification and legislative custody, adding that the only valid versions of the tax laws are those officially certified and released by the National Assembly.
The House advised members of the public, institutions, and stakeholders to disregard any documents or versions of the Acts not certified by the legislature, noting that such materials do not constitute part of the official legislative record.
The Clerk to the National Assembly has also completed the process of aligning the certified Acts with the Federal Government Printing Press to ensure accuracy and uniformity. Hard copies have been produced and circulated to lawmakers, while copies have also been made available to the public for reference.
Meanwhile, the House confirmed that an ad-hoc committee chaired by Rt. Hon. Muktar Aliyu Betara is continuing its work to investigate how the unauthorised versions emerged and to recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.
The House of Representatives reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, constitutionalism, and the rule of law, assuring Nigerians that it would continue to protect the credibility and integrity of the legislative process.
