The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, November 4, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated that the appointment is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to implementing comprehensive and sustainable reforms in the tax and revenue administration framework, as noted by Onanuga.
Dr. John Nwabueze, a native of Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, leverages his extensive professional and public service experience to excel in his new role.
His professional background encompasses roles such as Managing Partner of a reputable tax advisory firm, Technical Adviser to the Joint Senate Committees on the Federal Capital Territory and Finance of the National Assembly, and Technical Adviser to the Chief Economic Adviser to former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Nwabueze’s educational qualifications include a Doctor of Business Administration (Finance) from Walden University, Minneapolis, USA; a Master of Science in Accounting from Strayer University, Washington, D.C.; and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Mathematics from the University of Jos, Nigeria.
The Office of the Tax Ombudsman has been established to strengthen transparency and accountability within the tax system, enhance confidence in tax administration, and provide a structured mechanism for the fair and impartial resolution of disputes between taxpayers and revenue authorities.
The Office shall be responsible for receiving, reviewing, and resolving complaints relating to taxes, levies, regulatory fees, customs duties, excise matters, and other related issues, in accordance with extant laws and regulations.
The Tax Ombudsman is further mandated to ensure that disputes are managed in an efficient, impartial, and non-adversarial manner, thereby safeguarding the rights of taxpayers against the arbitrary or abusive exercise of authority by tax officials.
Onanuga declared that President Tinubu is optimistic that Nwabueze will fulfill his duties with due diligence and integrity.
“President Tinubu congratulates Nwabueze on this appointment and expresses confidence in his capacity to discharge the responsibilities of his office with integrity, diligence, and utmost professionalism”
