By Chibuike Nwabuko
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – In a bold move to reform Nigeria’s tax administration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in line with the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025.
Precise Post recalls that the new role underscores the Tinubu administration’s commitment to building a transparent, accountable, and efficient tax system that restores public confidence and promotes fairness in revenue collection.
According to the statement released on his X handle on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, informed that Nwabueze, an accomplished finance and tax expert from Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, brings a wealth of experience from both the public and private sectors.
He previously served as Managing Partner of a leading tax advisory firm, Technical Adviser to the Joint Senate Committees on FCT and Finance, and Technical Adviser to the Chief Economic Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (Finance) from Walden University, USA; an M.Sc. in Accounting from Strayer University, Washington D.C.; and dual B.Sc. degrees in Accounting and Mathematics from the University of Jos.
Congratulating Dr. Nwabueze, President Tinubu expressed confidence in his “capacity to discharge the responsibilities of his office with integrity, diligence, and utmost professionalism.”
The newly established Office of the Tax Ombudsman is designed to enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s tax regime. It will serve as an independent mechanism for resolving disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities—ensuring fairness, impartiality, and protection against abuse of authority by tax officials.
According to the Presidency, the office will handle complaints relating to taxes, levies, customs duties, excise matters, and other related issues in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
