Dare: Tinubu’s Tax Reform Is an Economic Master Stroke for Nigeria

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, has described the administration’s tax reform as a necessary economic overhaul designed to strengthen Nigeria’s finances and create a sustainable foundation for national development.

Dare said the tax reform was not introduced merely to increase taxation but to build a fairer, simpler and more efficient system capable of broadening the country’s revenue base, encouraging investment and providing government with the resources needed to fund development.

In a statement, Dare said President Tinubu “staked all to drive through the Tax laws”, describing the reform as “a Tinubu economic master stroke” undertaken in the interest of the country.

According to him, Nigeria is at a point where leadership must choose between measures that are immediately popular and those necessary to build a stronger future.

He said, “Tax reform is not simply about taxation. It is about building a system that is fairer, simpler and more efficient; one that broadens the revenue base, encourages investment and gives government greater capacity to fund development.”

Dare noted that critical sectors such as infrastructure, energy, agriculture, transportation, healthcare, education, security and job creation require sustainable funding, making tax reform an important component of the government’s broader economic strategy.

He linked the reform to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, saying the government was pursuing reforms and investments across key sectors to address current challenges while laying stronger foundations for future development.

The presidential aide acknowledged that the impact of reforms may not be immediate, stressing that the real measure of success is whether they create stronger systems capable of delivering greater results over time.

Dare also called for continuity, saying Nigeria could not afford to repeatedly start over whenever there is a change in government.

He said the 2027 election should therefore be viewed as an opportunity for Nigerians to consider the country’s long-term direction and whether ongoing reforms should be strengthened and consolidated.

“Nigeria cannot afford to keep starting over. We must build on what is working, correct what needs improvement and give successful reforms the time and stability required to deliver their full potential,” Dare said.

He added that the next phase should focus on consolidating and expanding the reforms already underway, describing continuity as central to the promise of the Renewed Hope Agenda.