Okon Okon
Okon Okon is the Executive Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Revenue Service and a member of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms. He recently made headlines by clarifying misinformation regarding the Tax Identification Number (Tax ID) requirements in Nigeria, stating that there will be no restriction on bank account access without a Tax ID by January 1, 2026. He emphasized the importance of the new tax regime, which aims to simplify the tax system in the state and reduce the burden of multiple taxes on citizens.
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Mr. Okon Okon clarified that citizens will still access their bank accounts without a Tax Identification Number from January 1, 2026.
NBA, Atiku demand new tax law suspension in Nigeria
Nigeria· 2025-12-24
Okon Okon, the Executive Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Revenue Service, dismissed claims about Tax ID deadlines.
Tax ID Deadline Not Jan 1st, Says Revenue Service BossNigeria· 2025-12-23