President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received Nigeria’s newly appointed Tax Ombudsman, John Nwabueze, at the State House, Abuja, as his administration continues to push reforms aimed at improving transparency and strengthening tax governance.
Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations, said the establishment of the Office of the Tax Ombudsman is “a key pillar of President Tinubu’s economic reform agenda, designed to improve transparency, enhance dispute resolution, reduce multiple taxation, and protect citizens and businesses from undue fiscal burdens.”
He added that the office is expected to serve as “an independent channel for addressing complaints across taxes, levies, customs duties and regulatory charges, supporting a fairer and more predictable business environment.”
In a related development, Nigeria’s economic reform programme received global recognition during strategic talks in Abuja between the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, and Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank Group.
The discussions, Manga said, highlighted “strong momentum across key sectors, driven by decisive policy action and a renewed focus on growth, investment, and job creation.”
The meeting focused on expanding reliable electricity, strengthening agriculture, accelerating digital infrastructure, improving trade flows, and unlocking private sector investment.
Ms Bjerde commended the Nigerian government’s clarity of purpose and reaffirmed support for the country’s investment-led growth agenda, emphasizing infrastructure delivery and private sector participation.
“This milestone underscores Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable economic growth and positions the nation as a key player in regional and global markets,” Manga added.
Analysts say the twin developments signal Nigeria’s determination to enhance domestic revenue collection while bolstering international confidence in its economic policies and reform trajectory.
