Tinubu Commissions NRS HQ, Pledges End to Revenue Leakages

President Bola Tinubu says his administration’s economic reforms are designed to confront structural weaknesses, restore fairness, and rebuild confidence in public institutions.

Speaking at the commissioning of the new Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) headquarters in Abuja, Tinubu described the reforms as a “covenant” with Nigerians, aimed at simplifying the tax system, eliminating distortions, and creating a transparent, investment-friendly environment.

“No serious nation can achieve lasting prosperity on a weak and fragmented economic system. No government can demand trust from its citizens when taxation is opaque, inefficient, or unjust,” he said.

Tinubu noted that early results of the reforms include improved fiscal stability, stronger foreign reserves, a more efficient trade ecosystem, and rising investor confidence.

“These gains are not incidental. They are the result of deliberate policy, sustained effort, and the collective resolve to do what is right,” he added.

The new NRS headquarters, comprising 16 floors across three towers with capacity for over 3,000 staff, was described as the operational backbone of a reformed revenue system.

Tinubu said the restructured NRS now has an expanded mandate beyond tax administration, including coordination of non-tax revenues across federal agencies.

Its framework prioritises digital-first enforcement, data-driven compliance, and accountability, marking a break from past inefficiencies.

“These are not incremental adjustments… but a deliberate rupture with a past defined by leakage, fragmentation, and underperformance,” he said, urging the agency to build trust and fairness alongside revenue collection.

Tinubu declared the facility open, stressing that the project signals a shift from promises to tangible delivery, and expressed confidence that stronger institutions will define Nigeria’s future prosperity.