The National Assembly has ordred the provision of Certified True Copies of the Tax Reform Acts to stakeholders and members of the public upon request.
A spokesperson of the Senate, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah who announced this on Friday in Abuja added that the Federal lawmakers have begun an investigation into allegations that certain provisions of the tax laws were altered after approval by lawmakers and presidential assent.
The laws include Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025; and Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, 2025.
Bi-Allah said the public had expressed concerns over the harmonisation of the bills passed by both the Senators and House of Representatives members, the assent granted by the President, and the versions of the Acts subsequently published in the Official Gazette.
He said “the leadership and management of the National Assembly are addressing these matters strictly within their constitutional and statutory mandate,” the statement said, adding that the relevant committees of both chambers, working with its management, had commenced an internal review to clarify the issues raised.
“Accordingly, the relevant Committees, in collaboration with the Management of the National Assembly, are conducting an internal review,” it stated.
According to the Red Chamber , the investigation was being carried out in line with the Constitution of Nigeria, the Acts Authentication Act, Cap. A4, LFN 2004, the Standing Orders of both chambers, and established parliamentary practice.
“In the course of this review, and for the purpose of ensuring clarity, accuracy and sanctity of the legislative record, the Leadership has directed the Clerk to the National Assembly to facilitate, in collaboration with the relevant agencies, the publication of the Acts in the Official Gazette and to issue certified true copies of the assented Acts on demand to any stakeholder or the general public,” the statement read.
The statement said the action was administrative and meant only to authenticate and formally reflect legislative decisions already taken.
“This administrative action is intended solely to authenticate and formally reflect the legislative decisions of the National Assembly,” it added.
The NASS said the review did not imply any defect in the exercise of legislative powers by either chamber, nor did it encroach on the responsibilities of other arms of government.
“The review is confined to institutional processes and procedures and does not constitute, imply, or concede any defect in the exercise of legislative authority by either Chamber,” the statement said.
It said the National Assembly was committed to constitutionalism, separation of powers, and due process, assuring that any procedural or administrative lapses discovered would be addressed in line with the law.
It urged the public to allow the internal processes of the legislature to run their course without speculation or interference.
