The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s signing of the new Tax Reforms Law, describing it as a bold, compassionate, and visionary move that will improve citizens’ welfare and promote inclusive economic growth.
In a statement released on Friday by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Jonathan Eze, the Minister said the reforms demonstrate the government’s commitment to people-centred policies that ease financial burdens and uplift vulnerable groups, especially women, children, and families.
“In the quiet strength of Nigerian women—whether in markets, homes, farms, or factories—lies a daily struggle to provide, nurture, and uphold dignity,” she noted. “It is within these lived realities that true leadership must act, not just through promises but through policies that make a direct difference.”
She described the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on essential female and childcare products like sanitary towels and baby diapers as more than just a fiscal measure but a clear act of social justice. The Minister praised this relief as a long-overdue response to the pleas of mothers and caregivers who often face impossible choices between menstrual hygiene and school attendance, or clean diapers and other household needs.
“This milestone goes beyond fiscal reform; it lifts an invisible burden from those forced to make daily sacrifices,” she said. “By addressing these inequities, the President has brought governance closer to the grassroots and reaffirmed the humanity at the heart of the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
She added that the Tax Reforms Law, which aims to simplify Nigeria’s tax system, reduce rates for lower-income earners, and attract investments to spur job creation, reflects true understanding of citizens’ challenges. The Minister urged Nigerians to support and engage positively with the reforms, stressing that they could lead to a fairer, more prosperous society for all.
Sulaiman-Ibrahim further stated that this action strengthens Nigeria’s commitment to gender equality, the protection of vulnerable groups, and the Sustainable Development Goals, noting that the strength of a nation lies in how it treats its women and children.
She reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs’ commitment to work closely with the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms to ensure gender-responsive fiscal strategies are sustained and that the benefits reach every household they are intended for.
“On behalf of Nigerian women and families across all regions, I express our deepest gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for this historic and humane reform,” she said. “It reminds us that governance can be both strategic and compassionate—when leadership listens, dignity is restored and lives are uplifted.”
Stakeholders across the country share the Minister’s optimism that the implementation of the new Tax Reforms will boost economic stability, reduce living costs, and transform daily realities for millions of ordinary Nigerians.
ADEOLA KUNLE
