The House of Representatives has released certified true copies (CTCs) of recently amended tax laws to the public, reaffirming the National Assembly (NASS) as Nigeria’s foremost institution of legislative records. The move, lawmakers said, is aimed at improving transparency, public access to laws, and confidence in the country’s fiscal governance framework.

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Speaking during the release in Abuja, the House leadership said the availability of CTCs would enable citizens, businesses, professionals, and government agencies to rely on authenticated versions of tax statutes for compliance, litigation, and policy implementation. The lawmakers stressed that access to official records is a core democratic right.

The House noted that misinformation and conflicting versions of tax laws circulating online and in unofficial publications have created confusion for taxpayers. By making certified copies available, the parliament said it is eliminating ambiguity and strengthening legal certainty.

According to the Reps, the National Assembly, by constitutional mandate, remains the custodian of all laws enacted by the federal legislature. They described NASS as an institution of records, responsible not only for lawmaking but also for preserving and authenticating legislative documents.

The released CTCs cover key tax legislations recently amended to align with ongoing fiscal reforms and revenue optimisation efforts by the federal government. The House said the reforms are designed to broaden the tax base, improve efficiency, and promote fairness in the tax system.

Lawmakers also urged ministries, departments, agencies, and state governments to always obtain certified copies of laws directly from the National Assembly when in doubt, rather than relying on unofficial reproductions that may be inaccurate or outdated.

The House assured the public of its commitment to openness, pledging continued collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that legislative records are easily accessible, properly archived, and reflective of the true intent of parliament in strengthening Nigeria’s legal and economic systems.