“If I See One Naira Missing…’- Nigerian Banker Goes Viral After Customer Issues Stern Tax Warning

• A Nigerian banker on TikTok, known as @ikenga, has gone viral after sharing a stern message from a customer worried about the incoming 2026 tax reform.
• Despite the reform making the first ₦800,000 of annual income tax-free, the customer warned the banker not to let a single naira be deducted from his account.

A Nigerian banker, known on TikTok as @ikenga, has shared a viral warning from a customer who is clearly not taking the upcoming 2026 tax reform lightly.

The new law, which starts on January 1, 2026, is actually designed to help many workers by making the first ₦800,000 of annual income tax-free, meaning those earning around ₦100,000 a month won’t pay PAYE tax.

Despite the potential benefits for many, the customer sent a direct and stern message to the banker to ensure his own balance remains untouched.

The message read: “Good evening Mr Ikenga, I hope this new I’m hearing about this tax won’t affect my account. If I find one naira from my account eh, your name go be sorry. No even try near estate gate that whole week. Thank you.”

The post has sparked a wave of funny reactions from people who related to the customer’s protective energy over his money.

One TikTok user, @heissamiey, teased the banker by saying, “He don warn you like that , you go think say Na play 😂,”

@Dammysola & Mum warned, “You better no let it reach his account😂.”

Another commenter, @Better_in_Data, jokingly sided with the customer, adding, “I support your customer no sha near Estate gate😂😂.”