The National Assembly has directed the Clerk to re-gazette Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws following public concerns over discrepancies in the official records. The announcement was made on Friday by House of Representatives spokesperson, Hon. Akin Rotimi.
The leadership, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, said the review aims to ensure clarity, accuracy, and integrity in the legislative record. “This administrative step is intended solely to authenticate and accurately reflect the legislative decisions of the National Assembly,” the statement read.
Rotimi explained that the re-gazetting process will include issuing Certified True Copies of the versions of the tax laws duly passed by both chambers. He emphasised that the action falls entirely within the Assembly’s constitutional and statutory powers.
The directive follows concerns raised by lawmaker Abdulsamman Dasuki, who highlighted discrepancies between the versions of the tax laws passed by the National Assembly and the ones that were gazetted. His claims sparked public debate about the legislative process and accuracy of official records.
According to the Assembly, the re-gazetting is an administrative measure to provide transparency and resolve the confusion without altering the substance of the laws.
The National Assembly also noted that the process will help reinforce public confidence in the integrity of Nigeria’s legislative procedures.
Officials assured that the review will not delay the implementation of the laws, which are scheduled to take effect in January 2026.
Both chambers are working to ensure that the final gazetted documents accurately reflect the versions approved by lawmakers during the legislative sessions.
The re-gazetting underscores the Assembly’s commitment to procedural correctness and proper documentation of all legislative actions.
By taking these steps, the National Assembly aims to prevent further misunderstandings and strengthen accountability in the enactment of federal laws.