The National Assembly has directed its Clerk to release the transmitted tax bills duly signed by President Bola Tinubu to address public concerns over alleged discrepancies in the gazetted tax acts.
In a statement issued on Thursday signed by its Director of Information, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, the leadership of the National Assembly said the decision followed public calls for transparency regarding differences between the votes and proceedings of the legislature and the gazetted versions of the recently passed tax laws.
The leadership said the released documents would include certificate pages to enable members of the public independently verify the facts.
It added that although public interest has been widespread, only a limited number of persons have formally requested certified true copies of the harmonised bills, noting that all such requests have been processed.
The statement said interested persons may apply to the clerk to the national assembly, indicate the specific bills required, and pay the prescribed fees.
The statement added: “The Clerk is also working with the Federal Government Printing Press to publish the duly certified and assented Acts in compliance with the law. These Gazettes are expected to be ready on or before 1 January 2026.
While the Clerk initiates the gazetting process, the statutory responsibility for printing and publication rests with the Federal Government Printing Press. To strengthen institutional processes, the National Assembly is reviewing
procedures for the transmission and gazetting of Bills.
“Henceforth, all Bills for Presidential assent will be routed through Presidential Liaison Officers, and no request for gazetting an act of the National Assembly will be entertained by the Printing Press unless initiated by the Clerk to the National Assembly or his authorized representative.
“The National Assembly appreciates Nigerians for their interest and constructive engagement in strengthening transparency, accountability, and professionalism in the legislative process.”