I receive threats over tax reforms implementation- Tax reforms committee chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, says

Reforms are hard, and tax reforms are even harder. You need courage. I receive threats simply for trying to fix a broken system,” he said

He explained that the reform process faces multiple obstacles, including widespread mistrust of government, poor tax compliance culture, and limited understanding of fiscal exchange among citizens.

The federal government began enforcing new tax legislation on January 1, 2026, introducing four major statutes: the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025, the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Act 2025, and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Act 2025.

Oyedele disclosed this while speaking at a public function in Abuja on Tuesday, January 13. The tax reform chief emphasized the difficulty of implementing changes that affect powerful interests.