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The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has taken the lead in building public trust and understanding around Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms, describing effective communication as key to the success of the policies.

At the inauguration of the Joint Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms for Public Awareness and Sensitisation, the Director-General of NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said although the reforms are technically sound, their success will depend largely on how well Nigerians understand them. He warned that policies often fail when they are poorly communicated, stressing the need for clarity, transparency and responsiveness to public concerns.

Mallam Issa-Onilu explained that the reforms, scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026, are aimed at promoting fairness, inclusion, sustainability and improved service delivery across the country.

To ensure effective engagement with the public, a joint technical committee has been set up between the NOA and the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. The committee is tasked with coordinating a nationwide awareness and sensitisation campaign to address misconceptions, counter misinformation and reduce public anxiety.

The Director-General, who was represented at the event by the Director of Planning, Research and Strategy, Alhaji Nuru Kobi, formally inaugurated the committee.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Director of Special Duties and Zonal Coordination, Mr. David Akoji, said the NOA’s presence in all 774 local government areas gives it a strong advantage in engaging communities, professional groups, civil society organisations, the informal sector and the media through a two-way communication approach.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Dr. Tope Fasua, said the nationwide engagement marks the implementation phase of Nigeria’s long-overdue tax reforms. He noted that the reforms are pro-poor and are designed to boost national revenue without inc

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NOA Pledges Nationwide Sensitisation on New Tax Laws

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has pledged to mobilise public support for the effective implementation of the Federal Government’s new tax laws, which will take effect in January 2026.

The Director-General of the Agency, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known in Abuja during a courtesy visit by members of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, led by its Chairman, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele.

Malam Issa-Onilu said the Agency will intensify sensitisation across the country to counter misinformation and wrong narratives about the new tax law, noting that modern technology has made the spread of fake news faster and more dangerous.

He explained that the new Tax Act will address challenges such as double taxation faced by businesses, workers, investors and individuals, while strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal system.

The NOA boss further revealed that the Agency has a strong nationwide presence, with offices and trained personnel in all states, and partnerships with over two hundred radio stations and thirty-six television stations broadcasting in more than seventy local languages.

He also disclosed that NOA is using modern tools, including Artificial Intelligence, to reach Nigerians, including its recently launched voice and chat assistant known as CLHEEAN, which provides accurate information on government policies.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, said his team visited the NOA to seek support in communicating the benefits of the new tax law, especially to grassroots communities that are being misled by misinformation.

He expressed confidence that with proper awareness, Nigerians will understand the benefits of the reform and support its implementation.

At the end of the meeting, both parties agreed to set up a joint committee to ensure effective communication of the tax reforms nationwide.

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