The National Association of Nigerian Students has announced plans to embark on a nationwide protest on January 14, 2026, in opposition to the implementation of new tax laws, warning that the reforms could exacerbate economic hardship for students and millions of Nigerians.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the NANS President, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, expressed dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s management of the tax reform process.
He accused advisers to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of offering what he described as misguided counsel capable of triggering avoidable national tension.
Oladoja also criticised the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr Zacch Adedeji, alleging failure to coordinate stakeholder engagement and consultations before the policy rollout.
He warned that insufficient consultation and a poorly coordinated implementation approach could erode gains recorded in other sectors of the economy.
According to him, the decision to commence implementation of the Tax Reform Law from January 1, 2026, runs contrary to democratic norms and participatory governance.
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