NEITI and OrderPaper are launching the Rembinar dialogue series to discuss transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s governance, focusing on President Tinubu’s tax reforms and their effects on the extractive sector. The initiative seeks to engage stakeholders and promote accountable resource governance, with the inaugural episode scheduled for March featuring key speakers.
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and OrderPaper are set to introduce the Rembinar dialogue series, designed to facilitate detailed discussions on issues such as transparency, accountability, and governance surrounding natural resources. This initiative will particularly concentrate on the tax reforms proposed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration and their implications for the extractive sector.
Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, the Executive Secretary of NEITI, indicated the timely nature of the Rembinar dialogue, highlighting its significance at a crucial point in Nigeria’s governance, amidst substantial tax and fiscal reforms. This series aims to engage various stakeholders and enhance transparency in the management of the country’s resources.
Oke Epia, the Executive Director of OrderPaper, urged all parties involved in public finance management to participate in this initiative. He noted that OrderPaper has consistently championed policy reform and stakeholder engagement in resource governance. The inaugural episode of the series, titled ‘Tax Bills and the Implications for NEITI Audits,’ is scheduled for March, featuring notable speakers such as Orji Ogbonnaya Orji and policy expert Mike Uzoigwe.
The NEITI and OrderPaper’s Rembinar dialogue series aims to promote discussions on vital governance issues, specifically focusing on tax reforms in Nigeria’s extractive sector. Through this initiative, stakeholders will engage in constructive dialogue, fostering transparency and accountability in resource management. The first session, set for March, will bring together experts to discuss the implications of new tax legislation on NEITI audits.
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