Why Nigeria’s New Tax Regime Will Fail Without Public Trust.

Why Nigeria’s New Tax Regime Will Fail Without Public Trust.

The article examines Nigeria’s newly introduced tax framework and argues that, beyond legal reforms and revenue targets, public trust remains the decisive factor for success. It highlights how weak transparency, poor service delivery, and a long history of fiscal misuse have shaped citizens’ skepticism toward taxation, potentially undermining compliance and policy effectiveness.

The piece calls for a shift from coercive enforcement to credibility-driven governance, stressing the importance of accountability, clear communication, and visible public value if the tax reforms are to gain legitimacy and achieve sustainable outcomes.

Given the centrality of taxation to Nigeria’s fiscal future and social contract, I believe the article offers timely and constructive insight for national discourse.

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