Speaker Abbas Leads Transparency Drive as House Releases Four Tax Acts for Public Record

Speaker Abbas Leads Transparency Drive as House Releases Four Tax Acts for Public Record

Kingsley Ohens reporting For Urbanscoopnews

Abuja — In a renewed push to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public trust in the legislative process, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has led the release of four major tax-related Acts for public access and scrutiny.

The disclosure, announced under the leadership of Speaker Abbas, marks a significant step in the House’s ongoing commitment to open governance and inclusive lawmaking. By making the Acts publicly available, the House aims to ensure that citizens, civil society organisations, the private sector, and other stakeholders are fully informed about the legal frameworks guiding taxation and public revenue administration.

According to the Speaker, transparency in fiscal legislation is critical to democratic governance and economic stability. He emphasized that tax laws directly affect citizens and businesses, and therefore must not only be passed through due process but also be accessible and understandable to the public they are designed to serve.

“The House of Representatives remains committed to openness and accountability in lawmaking,” Speaker Abbas said. “By releasing these tax Acts for public record, we are reinforcing the principle that governance must be participatory and that citizens have the right to know and engage with the laws that shape their economic lives.”

The four Acts, which collectively address key aspects of taxation and revenue administration, are expected to enhance clarity in tax obligations, improve compliance, and support government efforts to broaden the revenue base. Legislative sources noted that the publication also provides an opportunity for stakeholders to study the laws in detail and offer informed feedback that could guide future amendments or policy reviews.

Observers have described the move as a positive signal of the House leadership’s reform agenda, particularly at a time when public confidence in institutions is closely tied to openness and accountability. Policy analysts say that making fiscal laws easily accessible can help reduce misinformation, encourage compliance, and foster constructive dialogue between government and the governed.

The House leadership reiterated that the release of the tax Acts is part of a broader transparency drive, with assurances that more legislative documents and records will continue to be made available to the public in line with global best practices.

As the National Assembly advances its legislative agenda, the initiative led by Speaker Abbas underscores a growing emphasis on open parliament principles and the role of transparency in strengthening Nigeria’s democratic and economic institutions.