NEZA Praises Regulators for Calling for Tax Moratorium
Oru Leonard
The Nigeria Economic Zones Association (NEZA), has commended the Managing Directors of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), for calling for a 10-year moratorium on the implementation of the National Tax Policy (NTA) within Nigeria’s Free Zones.
According to the Executive Secretary, I.O. Elegbede noted that the bold and forward-thinking position is both timely and aligns with NEZA’s previously stated concerns, as expressed in our official press release dated September 1, 2025. NEZA reiterates that abrupt implementation of the NTA without a well-defined transitional framework would be counterproductive, risking the flight of existing investments and discouraging new entrants into the scheme.
“We view the proposal for a ten-year moratorium as a strategic buffer that allows for policy harmonisation, investor engagement, regulatory clarity, and the development of a globally competitive incentives framework tailored for zone-based enterprises.
“NEZA urges NEPZA and OGFZA to continue their collaborative advocacy to preserve the integrity of the Free Zone scheme. We remain committed to working with all relevant authorities to ensure that no policy undermines the competitiveness and sustainability of Free Zones in Nigeria.
Signed,
I.O. Elegbede
Executive Secretary
15 December 2025
This move is seen as a strategic buffer to allow for policy harmonization, investor engagement, and regulatory clarity, ultimately preserving the integrity of the Free Zone scheme. NEZA believes that abrupt implementation of the NTA without a transitional framework would be counterproductive, risking existing investments and discouraging new entrants.
The Nigeria Economic Zones Association (NEZA) has commended the Managing Directors of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) for calling for a 10-year moratorium on the implementation of the National Tax Policy (NTA) within Nigeria’s Free Zones.
This move is seen as a strategic buffer to allow for policy harmonization, investor engagement, and regulatory clarity, ultimately preserving the integrity of the Free Zone scheme. NEZA believes that abrupt implementation of the NTA without a transitional framework would be counterproductive, risking existing investments and discouraging new entrants.
The association views the proposal as timely and aligns with its previously stated concerns, emphasizing the need for collaborative advocacy to ensure Nigeria’s Free Zones remain competitive and sustainable.
The association views the proposal as timely and aligns with its previously stated concerns, emphasizing the need for collaborative advocacy to ensure Nigeria’s Free Zones remain competitive and sustainable.
NEZA Commends Free Zone Regulators on Moratorium Call Regarding NTA Implementation
The Nigeria Economic Zones Association (NEZA), has commended the Managing Directors of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) for calling for a 10-year moratorium on the implementation of the National Tax Policy (NTA) within Nigeria’s Free Zones.
This move is seen as a strategic buffer to allow for policy harmonization, investor engagement, and regulatory clarity, ultimately preserving the integrity of the Free Zone scheme. NEZA believes that abrupt implementation of the NTA without a transitional framework would be counterproductive, risking existing investments and discouraging new entrants.
The association views the proposal as timely and aligns with its previously stated concerns, emphasizing the need for collaborative advocacy to ensure Nigeria’s Free Zones remain competitive and sustainable.
The Nigeria Economic Zones Association (NEZA) commends the Managing Directors of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) on their recent call for a ten-year moratorium before the implementation of the National Tax Policy (NTA) within Nigeria’s Free Zones.
This bold and forward-thinking position is both timely and aligns with NEZA’s previously stated concerns, as expressed in our official press release dated September 1, 2025. NEZA reiterates that abrupt implementation of the NTA without a well-defined transitional framework would be counterproductive, risking the flight of existing investments and discouraging new entrants into the scheme.
We view the proposal for a ten-year moratorium as a strategic buffer that allows for policy harmonisation, investor engagement, regulatory clarity, and the development of a globally competitive incentives framework tailored for zone-based enterprises.
NEZA urges NEPZA and OGFZA to continue their collaborative advocacy to preserve the integrity of the Free Zone scheme. We remain committed to working with all relevant authorities to ensure that no policy undermines the competitiveness and sustainability of Free Zones in Nigeria.
Signed,
I.O. Elegbede
Executive Secretary
15 December 2025
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NEZA Praises Regulators for Calling for Tax Moratorium
The Nigeria Economic Zones Association (NEZA) has commended the Managing Directors of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) and the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) for calling for a 10-year moratorium on the implementation of the National Tax Policy (NTA) within Nigeria’s Free Zones.
This move is seen as a strategic buffer to allow for policy harmonization, investor engagement, and regulatory clarity, ultimately preserving the integrity of the Free Zone scheme. NEZA believes that abrupt implementation of the NTA without a transitional framework would be counterproductive, risking existing investments and discouraging new entrants. ¹
The association views the proposal as timely and aligns with its previously stated concerns, emphasizing the need for collaborative advocacy to ensure Nigeria’s Free Zones remain competitive and sustainable.
