The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, in line with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the appointment reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing commitment to implementing comprehensive reforms aimed at improving transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s tax and revenue administration system.
Dr. Nwabueze, a native of Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, brings to the role a wealth of experience spanning public service and private sector engagements.
Before his appointment, he 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, among other notable positions.
An accomplished academic, Dr. Nwabueze holds 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.
President Tinubu congratulated Dr. Nwabueze on his appointment and expressed confidence in his capacity to carry out his responsibilities with integrity, diligence, and professionalism.
The newly established Office of the Tax Ombudsman is designed to enhance taxpayer confidence and ensure fairness in Nigeria’s tax ecosystem.
It will provide a structured mechanism for impartial dispute resolution between taxpayers and revenue authorities, helping to prevent abuse of power and promote efficiency in tax administration.
Under its mandate, the Office will receive, review, and resolve complaints related to taxes, levies, regulatory fees, customs duties, excise matters, and other fiscal issues in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
The Federal Government noted that the creation of the Office of the Tax Ombudsman represents a key milestone in President Tinubu’s broader reform agenda to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in revenue collection and management.
