PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu receives Tax Ombudsman, urges fairness

By Kunle Sanni –

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Tax Complaints Commission, John Nwabueze, at the State House, Abuja, charging him to uphold fairness, transparency, and accountability in the nation’s tax system.

Dr Nwabueze, Nigeria’s pioneer Tax Ombudsman, was accompanied by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun. He was appointed by President Tinubu on November 4, 2025, under the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025.

The Nigerian Tax Complaints Commission, also known as the Tax Ombudsman, is mandated to address complaints and resolve disputes between taxpayers and tax authorities across the country.

During the meeting, President Tinubu urged the Ombudsman to diligently discharge his responsibilities, assuring Nigerians of the Federal Government’s commitment to building a fair, transparent, and accountable tax administration framework.

The government added that the new laws establishing and empowering the Tax Complaints Commission are expected to strengthen taxpayer protection and boost confidence in the country’s tax system.