Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described the ongoing implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reforms as a major step toward strengthening transparency, accountability and public trust in Nigeria’s tax administration system.

Idris made the remarks during the unveiling of the official website, toll-free call centre and case management system of the Office of the Tax Ombud Nigeria in Abuja.

According to the minister, the Office of the Tax Ombud was established as part of the federal government’s landmark tax reform initiatives aimed at improving relationships between taxpayers and tax authorities.

He said the office would serve as an independent bridge for resolving complaints and ensuring fairness and professionalism in tax administration across the country.

“The Office exists on the fundamental premise that tax administration cannot succeed on enforcement alone; it must be supported by public trust, transparency, fairness and effective communication,” Idris stated.

The minister noted that the launch of the digital platforms marked another milestone in the implementation of the administration’s broader economic and fiscal reforms.

Also present at the event were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, and the Tax Ombud and Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Tax Ombud Nigeria, John C. Nwabueze.

Idris assured that the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation would continue to support nationwide sensitisation campaigns aimed at educating and enlightening Nigerians about the country’s evolving tax system and related reforms.

He added that improved communication and citizen engagement would remain critical to the success of the government’s tax reform agenda.