{
  "id": 18990577,
  "title": "Tax Ombud seeks Tinubu’s nod for six regional offices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/tax-ombud-seeks-tinubus-nod-for-six-regional-offices",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T18:22:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/tax-ombud-seeks-tinubus-nod-for-six-regional-offices/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tax Ombud has requested President Bola Tinubu's endorsement to establish six new regional offices across Nigeria's geopolitical zones, according to an announcement made during a breakfast meeting with Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria members. Dr. John Nwabueze, the Tax Ombud's Chief Executive, revealed that about 82% of taxpayer complaints since the office's establishment have been resolved. The proposed expansion aims to enhance access to dispute resolution services, boost accountability in tax administration, and bring complaint resolution services closer to taxpayers, especially those outside Abuja. The regional offices are scheduled to commence before the end of 2026, pending presidential approval. Additionally, dedicated Tax Ombud desks will be set up within all 36 state tax authorities to improve real-time complaint handling and communication. The office is also streamlining internal processes to enhance responsiveness and ensure efficient complaint addressing. Collaboration with state governments and federal agencies has strengthened the Tax Ombud's operations, and feedback from state authorities has been positive. The Tax Ombud provides free services to taxpayers and urges individuals and businesses experiencing tax authority difficulties to lodge complaints.",
  "summary": "The Office of the Tax Ombud has sought President Bola Tinubu’s approval to establish six regional offices across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, as it disclosed that approximately 82 per cent of taxpayer complaints received since its inception had been resolved. Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-ombud-seeks-tinubus-nod-for-six-regional-offices/",
  "key_points": [
    "President Bola Tinubu requested to endorse six new regional offices for Tax Ombud.",
    "82% of taxpayer complaints since establishment resolved by Tax Ombud.",
    "Dedicated Tax Ombud desks to be set up in all 36 state tax authorities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}