NRS seeks stronger tax compliance one year after reforms

Nigeria's National Revenue Service (NRS) is doubling down on its efforts to boost voluntary tax compliance, a year after enacting significant tax reforms. The agency highlighted the critical role of taxpayer education in building a robust and sustainable revenue system.

During the inaugural National Tax Awareness Day, the NRS assessed progress since President Bola Tinubu signed the tax reforms into law in 2025. The nationwide campaign, themed "Tax Awareness for National Growth: Reform, Compliance and Shared Prosperity," involved various activities designed to educate taxpayers, encourage voluntary compliance, and improve public understanding of tax laws.

The event, observed across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as international districts in the UK and North America, brought together tax professionals, government bodies, businesses, students, and the public. The reforms are seen as a major stride toward a more transparent, efficient, and technology-focused tax administration.

Mohammed Abubakar, Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services at the NRS, represented Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji and commended the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) for institutionalizing the awareness day. He stated, "Tax awareness is the foundation of voluntary compliance, and voluntary compliance remains essential to building a sustainable tax system that supports national growth and shared prosperity."

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Tax awareness is the foundation of voluntary compliance, and voluntary compliance remains essential to building a sustainable tax system that supports national growth and shared prosperity.