Ethical Professionals Key to Tax Reform Success, Says CITN President

Omolabake Fasogbon

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has stressed that the successful implementation of the new tax reforms hinges on the conduct and efficiency of tax professionals.

President of CITN, Innocent Ohagwa, made this assertion at the Institute’s 2025 Fellowship Conferment and Award Dinner in Lagos recently, where 685 members were elevated to fellowship status.

The President congratulated the new Fellows, reminding them that the new status conferred a greater responsibility of service and leadership, especially as the country prepares for a major, technologically driven shift in its tax administration.

He said, “The ongoing tax reforms represent one of the most robust and decisive shifts towards a more efficient tax administration in Nigeria. This new era requires more efficient, ethical, and sound tax professionals. As Fellows, you must lead the way.”

He charged all tax professionals in the country to rededicate themselves to professionalism and deepen their technical competence to ensure the reforms move from paper to practice.

Earlier, Chairman of the Membership and Professional Conduct Committee, Dr. Yemi Sanni described the fellowship as a public affirmation of excellence and commitment to the highest ethical standards earned through years of diligent practice, continuous learning, and leadership.

Sanni urged new fellows to uphold integrity, professionalism, accountability, and service, stressing that the reputation of the Institute is reinforced by the conduct of its members.

Also speaking, the Special Guest of Honour and Managing Partner of TAC Professional Services, Tunde Adaramaja underscored that the role of tax professionals extends beyond computation, to building trust between the government and the populace.

He encouraged the new fellows to become mentors, reformers, and entrepreneurs, always aiming to protect the public interest.

CITN Registrar/Chief Executive, Afolake Oso noted that the fellowship represents integrity, professional excellence, and service, and encouraged fellows to actively serve on the Institute’s committees to expand their impact.