The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in line with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025.
The appointment reflects President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing comprehensive reforms aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and fairness in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration system.
Dr. Nwabueze, a native of Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, brings extensive experience from both the public and private sectors.
Before his appointment, he served as Managing Partner of a top tax advisory firm, Technical Adviserto the Joint Senate Committees on Finance and the FCT, 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, 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.
While congratulating the ombudsman, President Tinubu expressed confidence in his ability to deliver with “integrity, diligence, and professionalism,” noting that the creation of the Office of the Tax Ombudsman represents a major step in rebuilding public trust in Nigeria’s tax system.
The Tax Ombudsman’s Office is tasked with ensuring fair, impartial, and efficient resolution of disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities.
It will handle complaints related to taxes, levies, customs duties, excise charges, and other fiscal matters, helping safeguard taxpayers’ rights against arbitrary or abusive practices by tax officials.
