The House of Representatives has released the certified copies of four tax reform Acts recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, following public concerns over alleged discrepancies and the circulation of unauthorised versions of the laws.
The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson of the House, Akin Rotimi.
According to the statement, the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, directed the immediate release of the Certified True Copies of the Acts, including the endorsement and assent pages signed by the president, to enable public verification, reference and proper record-keeping.
The decision was taken in consultation with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, after allegations emerged that versions of the tax laws in circulation differed from those passed by the National Assembly and assented to by the president.
The matter was first raised during plenary by Abdulsamad Dasuki (PDP, Sokoto), who alerted lawmakers to alleged discrepancies between the Bills approved by the legislature and the versions later gazetted and released by the executive arm of government.
Mr Dasuki warned that any unresolved inconsistencies could weaken legislative credibility and erode public confidence in the law-making process. His concerns sparked debates within and outside the National Assembly, with legal experts, tax professionals and civil society groups calling for clarification and a pause in the implementation of the laws.
In response, Mr Abbas constituted a seven-member ad hoc committee chaired by Aliyu Betara. Other members include Idris Wase, Sada Soli, Adedeji Faleke, Igariwey Iduma, Fred Agbedi and Babajimi Benson.
The committee was mandated to investigate the alleged alterations, determine how unauthorised versions entered circulation and propose measures to prevent a recurrence.
The Speaker also ordered an internal verification of the Acts and approved the public release of the certified versions to address doubts, restore clarity and safeguard the integrity of legislative records.
The four laws 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 House described the Acts as central to Nigeria’s tax reform agenda, aimed at modernising revenue administration, enhancing compliance, reducing inefficiencies, eliminating duplication and improving fiscal coordination across the federation.
It noted that Mr Abbas provided leadership throughout the reform process, from stakeholder engagement and committee reviews to clause-by-clause consideration and plenary debates, to ensure the laws were inclusive, evidence-based and responsive to the country’s fiscal needs.
Mr Rotimi reassured Nigerians that the legislative process is firmly anchored on proper documentation and procedure, stressing that every Bill and Act follows a clear constitutional and parliamentary pathway.
He emphasised that the only valid and authoritative versions of the tax laws are the certified copies released by the National Assembly, urging the public to disregard any other documents in circulation.
The House also disclosed that the Clerk to the National Assembly has completed the alignment of the Acts with the Federal Government Printing Press to ensure accuracy, conformity and uniformity. Hard copies of the certified laws have been produced, distributed to lawmakers and made available to the public.
It added that the ad hoc committee continues its investigation into the circulation of unauthorised versions and will recommend safeguards to protect the credibility of parliamentary records.
The House reaffirmed its commitment to constitutionalism, transparency, accountability and the rule of law, pledging to strengthen internal controls and uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s legislative process.
