Interior Minister Steps Down Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL)

Following the successful Trade and Investment outreach led by President Bola Ahmed

Tinubu in Qatar.

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture

(NACCIMA), in collaboration with key stakeholders, announces a temporary step down of

the recently enacted Expatriate Employment Levy (EEL) by the Federal Ministry of Interior,

as administered by the Nigerian Immigration Service.

This was the resolution of a productive meeting held today with the Honorable Minister of

Industry, Trade and Investment and the Honorable Minister of Interior. Others in attendance

with the president of NACCIMA Mr. Dele Oye were the President of Petroleum Technology

Association, the President of Special Economic Zones Association, the Director General of

The Nigerian Turkiye Business Council, the European Union Trade delegation head, the

NACCIMA Chair of Digital Trade Group and the representatives of the National Association

of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises NASME.

It was unanimously agreed that:

a) The implementation of the Expatriate Employment Levy will be paused, allowing for

further consultations with NACCIMA and other vital stakeholders.

Investment, the Ministry of Interior, NACCIMA, and other stakeholders will be formed

to review the EEL policy.

c) The rollout of the EEL, as initially proposed, will be deferred in accordance with the

resolutions made.

We extend our gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Ministry of Industry,

Trade and Investment, and the Ministry of Interior for their magnanimity, understanding and

their willingness to engage in dialogue and consider the implications of the EEL on the

business community.

This is indicative of their commitment to creating an inviting atmosphere for both local and

international investors.

NACCIMA and its partners remain dedicated to working hand in hand with the government

to ensure that policies align with the nation’s economic objectives, aiming to position Nigeria

as a prime destination for investments.

We advise all investors, both current and prospective, to continue with their business

activities and investment plans in Nigeria with confidence. The assurances provided by both

ministers during the negotiations have reinforced the Federal Government of Nigeria’s intent

to enhance the investment landscape and support economic growth.