Public Lack Of Trust In Tinubu’s Government Exposed Me To Threats Over Tax Reforms — Oyedele
Chairman of the Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has admitted that the lack of trust in Bola Tinubu government has exposed him to threats in the wake of the new tax regime.
Oyedele made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at a forum.
Addressing participants at the event, Oyedele underscored the complexity and risks associated with reforming entrenched systems, particularly those that challenge powerful interests.
“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 noted that the reform agenda is confronted by deep-rooted challenges, including low public trust in government, weak tax compliance, and limited understanding among citizens about the relationship between taxes paid and public services delivered.
“The trust in government and within government is very low,” he observed, adding that many Nigerians are unaware of their tax responsibilities due to a weak tax culture.
He urged Nigerians who believe in the reforms to speak up, warning that silence allows opponents to dominate public discourse.
Recall that the Federal Government commenced the implementation of new tax laws on January 1, 2026.
The reforms are anchored on four key legislations: 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.
