The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as Nigeria’s Tax Ombudsman in line with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025.
According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the appointment underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to deepening reforms in the nation’s tax and revenue administration system.
Dr. Nwabueze, an indigene of Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, brings extensive 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 the Federal Capital Territory 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, Minneapolis; a Master of Science in Accounting from Strayer University, Washington D.C.; and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Mathematics from the University of Jos.
President Tinubu congratulated Dr. Nwabueze on his appointment and expressed confidence in his ability to execute his duties with integrity, diligence, and professionalism.
The newly established Office of the Tax Ombudsman is designed to strengthen transparency and accountability in the tax system, enhance public confidence in tax administration, and provide a fair mechanism for resolving disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities.
The Ombudsman will be responsible for receiving, reviewing, and resolving complaints related to taxes, levies, customs duties, excise matters, and other regulatory fees, ensuring that taxpayer rights are protected against arbitrary or abusive practices by tax officials.
