NEITI and OrderPaper are launching the Rembinar dialogue series focused on transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s extractive sector. The series will address the tax reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Key stakeholders, including NEITI’s executive secretary, emphasize the importance of stakeholder engagement in resource governance. The first episode will feature discussions on tax bills and their implications for NEITI audits.
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), in collaboration with OrderPaper, is set to launch the Rembinar dialogue series. This initiative aims to facilitate virtual discussions centered on promoting transparency, accountability, and effective governance in natural resource management. The dialogue series will particularly address President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s tax reform agenda and its implications for the extractive industry.
Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, the executive secretary of NEITI, stated that “The Rembinar dialogue series comes at a critical juncture in our nation’s governance trajectory when extensive tax and fiscal reforms are being undertaken.” He highlighted NEITI’s commitment to engaging relevant stakeholders to enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s governance of natural resources.
Oke Epia, executive director of OrderPaper, invited all stakeholders involved in public finance management to participate in this initiative, remarking that “OrderPaper has always been at the forefront of policy reforms and stakeholder engagements in the resource governance sector.” This participation is expected to foster constructive dialogue and policy enhancement.
The inaugural episode, titled ‘Tax Bills and the Implications for NEITI Audits,’ is scheduled for March and will feature prominent speakers, including Orji Ogbonnaya Orji and Mike Uzoigwe, a seasoned expert in natural resource governance. This first discussion aims to establish a comprehensive understanding of the current tax reforms and their potential impact on audits conducted by NEITI.
The Rembinar dialogue series launched by NEITI and OrderPaper represents a significant step towards enhancing transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s extractive sector amidst ongoing tax reforms. With participation from key stakeholders, the initiative aims to address the implications of these reforms and promote effective governance. The inaugural episode will further provide a platform for critical discussions and insights on the matter.
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