Nigeria Tax Ombud to Launch Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Nigeria's Office of the Tax Ombud is set to launch a Taxpayers Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks, a move aimed at strengthening taxpayer protection and improving accountability within the nation's tax administration system. The announcement was made by the Tax Ombud and Chief Executive, John Nwabueze, during a stakeholder engagement in Abuja on Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Nwabueze explained that the proposed charter will clearly define the rights and responsibilities of taxpayers, as well as the standards of fairness, transparency, and accountability expected from tax and revenue authorities. The document will be made available through the Office's digital platforms and other public channels, with tax and revenue agencies encouraged to distribute it through their own offices. The initiative is intended to ensure Nigerians understand both their obligations and the protections available to them, which Nwabueze believes will encourage voluntary compliance, prevent disputes, and build greater trust in the tax system.

The announcement comes as the Office of the Tax Ombud, established under the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria Establishment Act of 2025, works to expand...