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The Digest:

President Bola Tinubu has appointed John Nwabueze as the nation’s first Tax Ombudsman, a move designed to implement far-reaching reforms and create a structured, impartial mechanism for resolving disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities.

Key Points:
  • The appointment was made under the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria Act, 2025.
  • Nwabueze brings extensive experience from both public and private sectors.
  • He previously served as a Managing Partner of a tax advisory firm.
  • He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and an MSc in Accounting.
  • The office aims to strengthen transparency and accountability in the tax system.
  • It will receive and resolve complaints on taxes, duties, and regulatory fees.
  • The mandate includes protecting taxpayers from arbitrary actions by officials.
This establishment reveals an attempt to navigate the perennial storm of tax disputes by instituting a neutral body, aiming to balance state revenue needs with the protection of citizen rights.

Sources: TheCable, Presidency Statement