Catholic bishops of the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have called on the Federal Government to implement ongoing tax reforms with fairness, transparency, and compassion, warning that policies lacking a human face could worsen the hardship faced by millions of Nigerians.
The appeal was contained in a communiqué issued on Tuesday at the end of the bishops’ first provincial meeting for 2026, held at the Jubilee Conference Centre.
The communiqué was signed by the Chairman of the province, Most Rev. Gabriel Abegunrin, and the Secretary, Most Rev. John Oyejola.
The bishops cautioned that while reforms may be necessary, economic policies that fail to consider the realities of ordinary citizens risk deepening poverty and social distress across the country.
According to The PUNCH, the tax reforms were initiated by the administration of Bola Tinubu, signed into law on June 26, 2025, and took effect on January 1, 2026. Since their implementation, the reforms have generated mixed reactions nationwide, amid concerns over rising living costs and economic pressure.
The bishops urged policymakers to ensure that governance remains people-centred, stressing that economic reform must go hand in hand with social justice and empathy.
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