Joint Tax Board Unveils New Brand Identity Ahead Of Transition

The Joint Tax Board (JTB), Nigeria’s apex coordinating body for tax administration, has unveiled a new brand identity as it prepares for its formal transition to the Joint Revenue Board (JRB). The transformation follows the signing into law of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 26, 2025.

The new brand identity was formally unveiled during the Board’s 158th Meeting, held on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Zacch Adedeji, described the new logo and accompanying brand elements as significant symbols of the institution’s evolution.

“The new brand identity represents renewal, transformation, and our collective commitment to excellence in revenue administration. It reflects what the JRB stands for and will guide our activities and operations in the emerging dispensation,” Adedeji said.

The JTB Chairman noted that the transition to the JRB marks a significant step toward a more unified and efficient national revenue administration architecture. The reform, he said, is expected to deepen collaboration across revenue authorities, strengthen information sharing, and improve tax compliance nationwide.

He urged member States and relevant agencies to align fully with the reform agenda and complete all necessary adjustments within their jurisdictions to ensure the seamless implementation of the new tax Acts, which come into effect on January 1, 2026.

Addressing the meeting’s theme, “Managing Transition: Driving Transformation, Building the Future of Tax Administration in Nigeria”, Adedeji emphasised the need for continuous capacity development, sustained investment in modern infrastructure, and strong collaboration among all tiers of government to position Nigeria’s tax system for the future.

In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of the Board, Mr Olusegun Adesokan, said that with the transition, the JRB will create a revenue-friendly environment that works for everyone.

Adesokan stated that the JRB was already working with revenue authorities to harmonise silos of taxpayers’ data to create a national database for the Tax ID project, adding that Tax ID would be generated for individuals and corporates using foundational data, such as NIN and company registration numbers.

The Executive Secretary added that the JRB will do much more in harmonising taxes, levies, and rates across the country, disclosing that the Chairmen of Internal Revenue Services, who are members of the Board, are already driving the domestication of a uniform tax and levy Act in their respective States.

The meeting also featured presentations from the Board’s committees, as well as progress reports on ongoing reform initiatives across the federation.

Chairman of Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, Ayodele Subair said for the new tax laws to be effectively implemented, “We need to communicate very well. The advocate has to go out because the members of the public need to know much about the tax system.”

The chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS) Folasade Omoniyi called for stronger collaboration among security agencies and other government bodies to ensure the smooth implementation of the new national tax laws. She highlighted the federal directive stopping the use of roadblocks for revenue collection across the country, describing it as one of the most significant changes introduced.

Omoniyi stated that the shift requires coordinated enforcement and support from all relevant agencies, especially those with a nationwide operational presence, to ensure compliance and prevent a relapse into old practices.

According to her, entirely removing roadblocks will have a direct impact on the prices of goods in the market and ultimately deliver tangible economic relief to citizens—an outcome he described as an essential political dividend for the administration.

She urged continued cooperation to ensure that all new policy measures are implemented uniformly across the states, stressing that only consistent nationwide compliance will enable Nigerians to appreciate the value of the reforms fully. The chairman assured that the KW-IRS will play its part in driving successful implementation, expressing confidence that the collective effort will strengthen public trust in government.