The National Revenue Service (NRS) has renewed its commitment to promoting voluntary tax compliance, emphasising that continuous taxpayer education is essential to building a stronger and more sustainable revenue system.
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‎The agency reaffirmed this position during the inaugural 2026 National Tax Awareness Day, organised to review the progress made one year after President Bola Tinubu signed Nigeria’s comprehensive tax reform laws in 2025.
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‎In a statement released on Sunday, the NRS said the nationwide campaign was designed to improve public understanding of the country’s tax laws, encourage voluntary compliance and strengthen tax education across all sectors.
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‎The event, themed “Tax Awareness for National Growth: Reform, Compliance and Shared Prosperity,” was coordinated through the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)’s 49 district societies spread across the 36 states, the Federal Capital Territory and its international chapters in the United Kingdom and North America. The programme brought together tax experts, government officials, businesses, students, community organisations and members of the public.
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‎According to the statement, the celebration also marked the first anniversary of the Tax Reform Acts, describing the legislation as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to establish a transparent, technology-driven and service-oriented tax administration.
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‎Several activities formed part of the awareness campaign, including roadshows, market sensitisation exercises, media engagements, tax clinics, stakeholder forums, school competitions and community outreach programmes aimed at improving tax literacy and encouraging compliance nationwide.
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‎One of the highlights 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.
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‎The delegation was welcomed by the Executive Director of Finance and Corporate Services, Mohammed Abubakar, who represented the Executive Chairman of the NRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji.
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‎During the meeting, both organisations reviewed the impact of the tax reforms introduced over the past year and reaffirmed their shared commitment to expanding taxpayer education, improving voluntary compliance and supporting national economic development.
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‎Speaking on behalf of the NRS chairman, Abubakar praised the CITN for establishing the National Tax Awareness Day and mobilising its district societies to promote tax education nationwide.
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‎He noted that public awareness remains the foundation of voluntary tax compliance, stressing that a sustainable tax system is critical to achieving national growth and shared prosperity.
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‎Abubakar further explained that the ongoing reforms are focused on creating a tax administration that is transparent, technology-driven, responsive and trusted by taxpayers while simplifying the compliance process.
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‎In his remarks, CITN President Innocent Ohagwa commended the National Revenue Service for its partnership in advancing tax administration reforms across Nigeria.
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‎He described the National Tax Awareness Day as a unified national campaign aimed at increasing tax awareness, strengthening taxpayer education and supporting the effective implementation of the country’s tax reform agenda.
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‎Ohagwa also applauded the NRS for deploying technology-based initiatives such as the recently launched Rev360 platform, saying the innovation would enhance operational efficiency, improve transparency and provide a better experience for taxpayers.
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‎The statement added that the collaboration between the NRS, CITN and other stakeholders demonstrates a growing commitment to building a stronger tax culture through sustained public engagement, improved service delivery and increased voluntary compliance.
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‎In June 2025, President Bola Tinubu signed four major tax reform bills into law, including the Nigeria Tax Act, replacing outdated tax legislation and modernising Nigeria’s tax administration framework.
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‎The NRS has also set an ambitious revenue target of ₦40.7 trillion for 2026. The projection is expected to be driven by stronger non-oil revenue generation, wider taxpayer compliance, increased automation and stricter enforcement measures.
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‎The target represents a 44 per cent increase over the ₦28.29 trillion generated in 2025 and more than six times the ₦6.4 trillion collected in 2021, reflecting the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen domestic revenue generation and reduce dependence on borrowing.