The National Revenue Service (NRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening voluntary tax compliance, one year after the implementation of Nigeria’s landmark tax reforms, stressing that taxpayer education remains key to building a sustainable revenue system.
The commitment was made in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) during the maiden edition of the 2026 National Tax Awareness Day. The event reviewed progress made since President Bola Tinubu signed the Tax Reform Acts into law in 2025.
According to a statement issued on Sunday, the nationwide campaign focused on promoting taxpayer education, encouraging voluntary compliance, and improving public understanding of Nigeria’s tax laws.
The event, themed “Tax Awareness for National Growth: Reform, Compliance and Shared Prosperity,” was held across CITN’s 49 District Societies in the 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory, and its international districts in the United Kingdom and North America.
It attracted tax professionals, government agencies, businesses, students, community groups, and members of the public.
The statement noted that the celebration coincided with the first anniversary of the Tax Reform Acts. It described the reforms as a major milestone in creating a transparent, efficient, technology-driven, and service-oriented tax administration system.
As part of the awareness campaign, CITN District Societies organised roadshows, market sensitisation programmes, tax clinics, stakeholder forums, media engagements, school competitions, and community outreach activities to improve tax literacy and strengthen compliance nationwide.
A major highlight of the event was a courtesy visit by the President and Chairman of the CITN Council, Innocent Ohagwa, alongside members of the institute’s Governing Council, to the headquarters of the National Revenue Service in Abuja.
The delegation was received by the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services, Mohammed Abubakar, who represented the Executive Chairman of the NRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji.
During the meeting, both organisations reviewed progress recorded since the implementation of the tax reforms. They also reaffirmed their commitment to taxpayer education, voluntary compliance, and national development.
Speaking on behalf of Adedeji, Abubakar commended the institute for institutionalising the National Tax Awareness Day and mobilising its district societies across the country to advance tax education.
He said tax awareness remained the foundation of voluntary compliance, adding that voluntary compliance was essential for building a sustainable tax system capable of supporting national growth and shared prosperity.
Abubakar explained that the ongoing reforms were designed to create a tax administration system that is trusted, transparent, technology-driven, and responsive to taxpayers’ needs while making compliance easier and more convenient.
In his remarks, Ohagwa appreciated the NRS management for its continued collaboration in advancing tax administration reforms across Nigeria.
He described the National Tax Awareness Day as a coordinated nationwide effort aimed at deepening tax awareness, strengthening taxpayer education, and supporting the successful implementation of the country’s tax reform agenda.
Ohagwa also praised the NRS for introducing technology-driven initiatives, including the recently launched Rev360 platform, saying the innovation would improve efficiency, transparency, and the overall taxpayer experience.
The statement added that the National Tax Awareness Day reflected growing collaboration between the NRS, CITN, and other stakeholders in promoting a stronger tax culture.
It said both institutions remained committed to sustained taxpayer engagement, improved service delivery, and voluntary compliance as critical drivers of national growth and economic development.
In June 2025, President Bola Tinubu signed four major tax reform bills into law, including the Nigeria Tax Act, to modernise the country’s tax administration framework.
The Nigeria Revenue Service has set an ambitious revenue target of N40.7 trillion for 2026. The target represents a 44 per cent increase from the N28.29 trillion generated in 2025 and is expected to be driven by stronger non-oil revenue collections, expanded tax compliance, automation, and improved enforcement.
