The National Assembly has broken its silence on the growing public controversy surrounding the passage, presidential assent, and gazetting of four major tax-related laws signed in 2025, announcing an urgent administrative review and steps to ensure proper publication.
In a statement issued on behalf of the Clerk to the National Assembly, the Assembly’s management acknowledged widespread public commentary questioning the harmonisation process between the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as concerns over the versions of the laws assented to by the President and published in the Official Gazette.
The Acts under review are 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.
According to the statement, made available to journalists on Friday by the Director of Information, Mr. Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, the leadership of the National Assembly has initiated an internal review through relevant committees in collaboration with the Assembly’s management.
The review, the statement explained, is purely administrative and procedural, and is being conducted in line with the 1999 Constitution, the Acts Authentication Act, the Standing Orders of both Chambers, and established parliamentary practice.
As part of immediate measures to enhance transparency and accuracy, the leadership has directed the Clerk to the National Assembly to work with relevant agencies to ensure the proper publication of the Acts in the Official Gazette. It also assured that Certified True Copies of the assented laws will be made available to stakeholders and members of the public upon request.
The National Assembly stressed that the exercise is intended solely to authenticate and clearly reflect legislative decisions already taken, emphasizing that it does not imply any defect or illegality in the lawmaking processes of either Chamber.
“The review is confined to institutional processes and procedures,” the statement noted, adding that it does not prejudice the constitutional roles or authority of any other arm of government.
Reaffirming its commitment to constitutionalism, separation of powers, and due process, the National Assembly assured Nigerians that any procedural or administrative gaps identified would be addressed strictly in accordance with the law.
The Assembly further urged the public to refrain from speculation while the internal review is ongoing, pledging continued transparency, accountability, and faithful discharge of its constitutional responsibilities.
It added that further updates will be communicated as necessary.
