Ombudsman Sets 30-Day Limit For Settlement Of Tax Disputes

Nigeria's Chief Executive Officer for Tax Ombudsman, John Nwabueze, has assured Nigerians that complaints relating to taxes, levies, and regulatory charges will be resolved within 14 to 30 days. Dr. Nwabueze made this known while addressing journalists at a breakfast meeting in Lagos, noting that the timeline is in line with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. He explained that the Tax Ombudsman was established as an independent and impartial body to resolve disputes between taxpayers and tax authorities, while also safeguarding taxpayer rights and promoting fairness and transparency in tax administration. To enhance accessibility, the Office is set to launch a website and a toll-free call centre. Dr. Nwabueze commended President Bola Tinubu for leading transformative tax reforms rooted in fairness, inclusiveness, and sustainability. He clarified that the Office neither determines tax liability nor replaces the courts or the Tax Appeal Tribunal, but rather ensures tax administration is conducted in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner.

(Source：Leadership)