Oborevwori hosts Dr John Nwabueze, Nigeria’s first tax Ombudsman

Business, Cityscope, Politics

ASABA, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 19, 2026 — The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday received Dr John Nwabueze, Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Tax Ombudsman, along with his team, at Government House, Asaba.

Dr Nwabueze, Nigeria’s pioneer Tax Ombudsman and a native of Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, was appointed in November 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strengthen fairness and accountability in the nation’s revenue system.

Governor Oborevwori noted that the visit underscores a shared commitment to transparency and equity in tax administration. “As a government, we fully support the mission of the Office of the Tax Ombudsman to promote transparency and build public confidence in our tax system. I assured Dr Nwabueze and his team of our readiness to partner with his office to achieve a more equitable tax environment that benefits our citizens and the economy. I also commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing one of our own as the pioneer CEO of this important office,” he said.

The Governor further commended President Tinubu for establishing the national tax regulation body and for appointing a citizen of Delta State as the country’s first Tax Ombudsman. He congratulated Dr Nwabueze on his appointment and welcomed the establishment of a zonal office of the Tax Ombudsman in Delta State, describing it as a significant step toward improving tax governance and ensuring fairness for the people.