CITN Inducts 1435 new members, emphasises integrity

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has inducted 1435 new members, urging them to uphold integrity and support ongoing tax reforms for national development. The 17th President of CITN, Mr Innocent Ohagwa, gave the charge at the 54th induction ceremony weekend in Abuja. He said the event is a renewal of institutional strength […]

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has inducted 1435 new members, urging them to uphold integrity and support ongoing tax reforms for national development.

The 17th President of CITN, Mr Innocent Ohagwa, gave the charge at the 54th induction ceremony weekend in Abuja.

He said the event is a renewal of institutional strength and a call to national service.

Congratulating the inductees, Ohagwa noted that their admission marked a new phase of responsibility and professional commitment.

According to him, Nigeria’s evolving tax system required skilled professionals to guide individuals, businesses and institutions.

He also stressed that the recent tax reforms reflected decades of advocacy by the institute.

The CITN President cited provisions of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025, recognising certified tax professionals as authorised representatives.

He said competence, ethics and professionalism are now non-negotiable in tax practice, and urged members to embrace continuous learning and adhere strictly to ethical standards.

Ohagwa said that disciplinary mechanisms existed to sanction unethical conduct among members.

He urged the public to report cases of professional misconduct for investigation and necessary actions.

He reaffirmed efforts to enhance the value of CITN certification across public and private sectors.

“There is, perhaps, no better time to be a tax professional than now. Nigeria’s evolving tax system has increased practitioners’ responsibility to help businesses and individuals adapt to new regulations while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

“We must all support these reforms, not just in words, but in practice. Guide your clients and employers with great competence and integrity,” he said.

Also, the Chairman, Membership and Professional Conduct Committee, CITN, Dr Yemi Sanni, urged new tax professionals to uphold integrity and support ongoing tax reforms in Nigeria.

Sanni also congratulated inductees, noting their sacrifices and describing the ceremony as a defining career milestone.

He said the induction acquainted members with professional expectations, ethical standards, and practice guidelines of the institute.

He said the ceremony formally presents inductees to the business community as certified taxation professionals.

He also called for strict adherence to CITN’s code of conduct and continuous professional development.

Describing taxation as a key profession driving governance and national development in Nigeria, he urged the inductees to actively participate in CITN programmes and contribute to its growth.

The Registrar CITN, Mrs Afolake Oso, urged the new inductees to uphold professionalism and integrity.
Oso said that the institute, which was established in 1982 and chartered in 1992, played a key role in tax administration.

She urged members to familiarise themselves with ethics, standards, and practice guidelines guiding the profession.

She encouraged participation in mandatory professional training programmes to enhance competence, noting that members must earn at least 35 credit hours annually.