President Bola Tinubu has appointed John Nwabueze as the tax ombudsman, in line with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (establishment) Act, 2025.
In a statement on Tuesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to
the president on information and strategy, said the appointment aligns with
Tinubu’s commitment to implementing far-reaching and sustainable reforms in
Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration framework.
Onanuga said Tinubu congratulated Nwabueze on his
appointment and expressed confidence that he would carry out his duties with
integrity, dedication, and utmost professionalism.
According to the statement, Nwabueze, from Oshimili south
local government area of Delta state, brings extensive professional and public
service experience to the role.
“Prior to his appointment, he served as Managing Partner of
a reputable tax advisory firm, Technical Adviser to the Joint Senate Committees
on the Federal Capital Territory and Finance of the National Assembly, and
Technical Adviser to the Chief Economic Adviser to former President Olusegun
Obasanjo, among other significant engagements in both the public and private
sectors,” the statement reads.
“Nwabueze holds a Doctor of Business Administration
(Finance) from Walden University, Minneapolis, USA; a Master of Science in
Accounting from Strayer University, Washington, D.C.; and dual Bachelor of
Science degrees in Accounting and Mathematics from the University of Jos,
Nigeria.”
Onanuga said the office of the tax ombudsman was created to
strengthen transparency and accountability in the tax system, enhance public
confidence in tax administration, and provide a structured mechanism for the
fair and impartial resolution of disputes between taxpayers and revenue
authorities.
“The office shall be responsible for receiving, reviewing,
and resolving complaints relating to taxes, levies, regulatory fees, customs
duties, excise matters, and other related issues, in accordance with extant
laws and regulations,” he said.
The spokesperson added that the tax ombudsman is mandated to
ensure that disputes are managed in an efficient, impartial, and
non-adversarial manner, thereby protecting the rights of taxpayers against
arbitrary or abusive actions by tax officials.
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