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.
The appointment, announced by the Presidency on Monday, is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing reforms aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the nation’s tax and revenue administration framework.
Dr. Nwabueze, from Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, brings vast experience from both public service and the private sector.
He previously served as Managing Partner at 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.
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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.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the new office of the Tax Ombudsman will strengthen taxpayer confidence, promote fairness, and provide a structured mechanism for resolving disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities.
The office will handle complaints relating to taxes, levies, regulatory fees, customs duties, and excise matters, ensuring impartial and non-adversarial resolution processes.
President Tinubu congratulated Dr. Nwabueze on his appointment, expressing confidence in his ability to carry out his duties “with integrity, diligence, and utmost professionalism.”
