FG Reconstitutes Tax Appeal Tribunals

FG Reconstitutes Tax Appeal Tribunals

The Federal Government has reconstituted the Tax Appeal Tribunals in the six geo-political zones as well as Lagos and Federal Capital Territory.

The reconstitution of the Tribunals is in accordance with Section 2(1) of the Fifth Schedule of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Establishment Act.

The Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, who announced this on Thursday in Abuja, said the Tribunals would adjudicate over disputes arising from the operation of Federal Tax Laws and Regulations in the country.

The Minister said, “The reconstitution of the Tax Appeal Tribunals is an essential part of building tax payers trust and confidence in the fairness of the system.

“The Federal Ministry of Finance has undertaken a rigorous process to select competent persons on the basis of merit who will be expected to discharge their duties professionally.”

She added that the Ministry sought nominations from a number of professional bodies and stakeholders, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA).

The Tax Appeal Commissioners, according to the Minister, are expected to hold office for a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment.

Each Tribunal is made up of a Chairman and four Commissioners knowledgeable in the laws, regulations, norms and practices of taxation in Nigeria, management and trade.

1. ABUJA TAX APPEAL TRIBUNAL

Iriogbe Ayo Alice – Chairman

Prof. Ishola Rufus Akintoye – Member

Ajayi Julius Bamidele – Member

Dr. Almustapha Aliyu – Member

Nasiru Kuliya – Member

2. LAGOS TAX APPEAL TRIBUNAL

Lassise-Phillips Olanrewaju Moshood – Chairman

Dike Mark Anthony Chidolue – Member

Sanusi Maijamaa Ajiya – Member

Mrs Titilola Akibayo – Member

Rasaq Adekunle Quadri – Member

3. NORTH-EAST ZONE TAX APPEAL TRIBUNAL – SITTING IN BAUCHI, BAUCHI STATE

Bagoni Alhaji Bukar – Chairman

Barr. Bashir Maidugu – Member

Adamu Ismaila – Member

Tijanayi Musa Isa – Member

Mrs. Nafisa Shehu Awak – Member

4. NORTH WEST ZONE TAX APPEAL TRIBUNAL – SITTING IN KADUNA, KADUNA STATE

Umar Mohammed Adamu – Chairman

Isa Kabir Dandago – Member

Bayero A.S. Muhammad – Member

Abubakar-Gwandu Sameerah – Member

Dr. Ahmad M. Kumshe – Member

5. NORTH CENTRAL ZONE TAX APPEAL TRIBUNAL – SITTING IN JOS, PLATEAU STATE

Barr. Richard Bala – Chairman

Barr. Emmanuel Seungwa Ukera – Member

Ogbaenyi Ivan Chikwendu – Member

Abdul Zaidu Idde – Member

Mrs. Atoki Dupe – Member

6. SOUTH WEST ZONE TAX APPEAL TRIBUNAL – SITTING IN IBADAN, OYO STATE

Ajibola Akinmade – Chairman

Atitola Felix Bimbo – Member

Falade Sufian Alani – Member

Mrs. Queensley S. Seghosime – Member

Princess Elemanya Ebilah – Member

SOUTH EAST ZONE TAX APPEAL TRIBUNAL – SITTING IN ENUGU, ENUGU STATE

Chukwuemeka Eze – Chairman

Ide John Udeagbala – Member

Anyaduba John Obiora – Member

Mazi Nnamdi Okwuadigbo – Member

Obri Francis Ogar – Member

SOUTH SOUTH ZONE TAX APPEAL TRIBUNAL – SITTING IN BENIN, EDO STATE

Odiase-Alegimenlen Obehi – Chairman

Ala Peters David – Member

Mrs. Hilda Ozoh – Member

Ajokwu Vitalis Friday – Member

Otusanya Olatunde Julius – Member