As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’s efforts to strengthen fair and effective tax administration in Nigeria, the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee (PFPTRC) and the Office of the Tax Ombud are partnering to enhancing taxpayers’ trust and compliance through transparent mediation and accountability.
According to a statement from the Office of the Tax Ombud, the collaboration was disclosed in Abuja following a meeting between the Tax Ombud/CEO, Dr. John C. Nwabueze, and the Chairman of the PFPTRC, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele.
Speaking after the meeting, Dr. Nwabueze emphasized that the Office of the Tax Ombud serves as a mediation safety net for small and medium enterprises as well as multinational companies as the Office receives and resolves issues related to taxes, levies, charges, customs duties, and other related matters.
Describing the Office as a fair and efficient mediator between tax authorities and taxpayers, Dr. Nwabueze stated: “Nigerian taxpayers can now save the cost of arbitration while still obtaining justice by resolving their tax complaints through the Office.”
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Oyedele noted that the meeting was part of ongoing efforts to support the effective implementation of tax reforms.
He explained: “The Office of the Tax Ombud is an independent and impartial body established under the new tax laws to protect taxpayer rights, resolve complaints quickly and fairly, and build trust in the tax system through mediation and advocacy.”
He added: “Our engagement focused on collaboration with the Tax Ombud, given his critical role in ensuring that the reforms deliver not just better tax systems, but a fairer and more responsive tax administration for taxpayers.”
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