CITN charges 1,899 new inductees on ethical compliance

The President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Mr. Innocent Ohagwa, has urged 1,899 newly inducted members to comply with the institute’s ethical standards and uphold professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

Ohagwa stated this during the Institute’s 53rd induction ceremony, congratulating the new members on their achievement in joining the professional body of tax administrators.

“Obey all the rules and regulations of the Institute at all times. Comply with all codes of ethics and standards, and continue to promote the image and growth of the Institute,” he said.

He advised the inductees to avoid all forms of professional misconduct and maintain the integrity of the Institute and the taxation profession.

“This admonition should be taken seriously, as the Institute’s Council frowns upon any conduct deemed to be at variance with the Code of Ethics for members,” he added.

The Guest of Honour, Olajide Akinyele, described the inductees as the future of the taxation profession, noting that they will define the trajectory of tax practice in the next decade.

He encouraged them to embrace change, stressing that the profession now lies at the intersection of technological advancement.

Akinyele noted that personal transformation is key to professional relevance.

“No one can change anything without first changing themselves. We must be willing to unlearn old habits, learn new things, and remain relevant to the future,” he said.

Quoting Charles Darwin, he added: “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. We must adapt mentally, socially, and culturally to the realities of our time.”

He also charged the new members to play a crucial role in the implementation of the forthcoming tax reform scheduled to commence in January 2026.

“You are not just tax practitioners; you are custodians of a national trust that influences the prosperity of the nation.

“Let your IQ make you credible, your emotional quotient make you humane, your social quotient make you visible, and your adversity quotient make you unstoppable,” he said.

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