I extend my heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the landmark signing into law of the long-anticipated tax reform bills. This is not just a legislative achievement—it is a bold and strategic move to modernize Nigeria’s fiscal architecture, improve revenue efficiency, and promote economic inclusiveness and sustainability. It is a significant milestone in the Renewed Hope Agenda and a testament to Mr. President’s unwavering commitment to building a resilient and prosperous Nigeria.
I also wholeheartedly congratulate the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) under the dynamic and focused leadership of its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. At a most critical juncture when national consensus was needed to move forward, it was the NGF—through Governor AbdulRazaq’s quiet strength, strategic foresight, and unifying leadership—that provided the clarity, coordination, and statesmanship needed to rescue and support the tax reform process.
Governor AbdulRazaq’s leadership in this effort reflects the same values that have defined his administration in Kwara State—visionary thinking, inclusiveness, and pragmatism rooted in the realities of the people. He led the forum in aligning with the aspirations of Mr. President while ensuring that critical concerns around equity, fairness, and developmental needs were firmly placed on the table. The NGF’s advocacy for an equitable VAT sharing formula, protection of essential goods, and safeguarding of development institutions like TETFUND, NITDA, and NASENI shows their deep commitment to both national growth and grassroots welfare.
The successful collaboration between the Presidency, the National Assembly, and the NGF is a reminder that governance thrives when leaders prioritize collective progress over partisanship. In particular, Governor AbdulRazaq’s role in this process is a shining example of how subnational leadership can influence national outcomes for the greater good.
As Founder of ENACT and Member of the Board of Trustees at TETFUND representing the North Central zone, I am proud to salute this exemplary display of leadership. This development holds great promise for strengthening public service delivery, improving our educational and technological infrastructure, and unleashing economic opportunities across all levels of society.
Once again, I commend President Tinubu, the leadership of the National Assembly, and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for this courageous and visionary achievement.
Signed:
Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun
Founder, ENACT and
Member, Board of Trustees, TETFUND (North Central)