Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, Executive Secretary, Joint Revenue Board.
The Executive Secretary of the Joint Revenue Board, Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, has said that the creation of the Office of the Tax Ombud, which is saddled with the promotion of taxpayers’ rights, remains one of the hallmarks of the Nigerian tax reforms.
Mr. Adesokan said vulnerable and less-privileged taxpayers who may not be able to afford the cost of litigation, now have an independent platform where they can ventilate their grievances and press for their rights.
The Executive Secretary of the Board made the assertion at the unveiling of the official website, launching of the toll-free centre and case management system by the Office of the Tax Ombud, in Abuja, on Monday 18 May 2026.
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for creating the Office of the Tax Ombud, which he noted will strengthen taxpayers’ confidence and trust, and ensure fairness, transparency and accountability in revenue administration.
Mr. Adesokan lauded the Tax Ombud, Dr. John Nwabueze, for opening channels of communication where aggrieved and dissatisfied taxpayers can reach out to seek help and redress.
The event was attended by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, his Information and National Orientation counterpart, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, the Head of Service, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, Special Adviser (Economic Matters) to the President, Dr. Tope Fasua, among other key stakeholders in the sector.
The Office of the Tax Ombud is established by the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act 2025 as an independent and impartial arbiter to review and resolve complaints relating to tax, and serve as a watch-dog against arbitrary fiscal policy.
Dissatisfied taxpayers who may need information to file complaints can visit the website, www.taxombud.gov.ng, call the toll-free number 08000089632 or email contactus@taxombud.gov.ng
