NEITI and OrderPaper are launching the Rembinar dialogue series to discuss transparency, accountability, and tax reforms in Nigeria’s extractive sector. The series is particularly focused on the fiscal reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The inaugural session will feature notable experts to examine the implications of tax bills for NEITI audits.
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and OrderPaper are set to launch the Rembinar dialogue series, a virtual platform aimed at fostering discussions on transparency and accountability in natural resource governance. The series will concentrate on the tax reform initiatives of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly how these reforms will influence the extractive sector in Nigeria.
Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, the executive secretary of NEITI, stated that this dialogue series is timely given the ongoing extensive tax and fiscal reforms within the country. He expressed that NEITI aims to utilize this initiative to enhance stakeholder engagement and promote greater transparency in Nigeria’s governance of natural resources.
Oke Epia, the executive director of OrderPaper, urged stakeholders involved in public finance management to actively participate in the Rembinar series. He highlighted OrderPaper’s commitment to advocating for policy reforms and fostering stakeholder engagement within resource governance frameworks.
The inaugural episode, titled ‘Tax Bills and the Implications for NEITI Audits,’ is scheduled for March and will host prominent speakers, including Orji Ogbonnaya Orji and Mike Uzoigwe, a recognized policy expert in natural resource governance.
The Rembinar dialogue series, initiated by NEITI and OrderPaper, aims to drive discussions on Nigeria’s tax reforms and their consequences for the extractive sector. By engaging critical stakeholders, the series seeks to bolster transparency and accountability in resource governance amid significant fiscal changes under President Tinubu’s administration. The inaugural episode promises valuable insights from experts, setting the stage for future discourse in this crucial area.
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