NEITI and OrderPaper are launching the Rembinar dialogue series to discuss Nigeria’s tax reforms and their impact on the extractive sector. The initiative emphasizes transparency and governance, with an inaugural episode scheduled for March 2023 featuring distinguished speakers.
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has partnered with OrderPaper to introduce the Rembinar dialogue series. This new virtual platform aims to facilitate comprehensive discussions regarding transparency, accountability, and governance of natural resources in Nigeria. NEITI emphasized that the dialogue will primarily concentrate on the tax reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration and their effects on the extractive sector.
Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, the executive secretary of NEITI, highlighted the significance of this series, noting its relevance amidst substantial tax and fiscal reforms currently underway in the nation. This initiative is designed to engage various stakeholders and enhance transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s governance of natural resources.
Oke Epia, executive director of OrderPaper, advocated for stakeholder participation in this initiative, remarking that OrderPaper has consistently led efforts in promoting policy reforms and engaging stakeholders within the resource governance sector. The inaugural episode, titled ‘Tax Bills and the Implications for NEITI Audits,’ is scheduled for March and will feature notable individuals, including Orji Ogbonnaya Orji and Mike Uzoigwe, a policy expert in natural resource governance.
In summary, the Rembinar dialogue series represents a significant step towards fostering transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s tax reforms and resource governance. NEITI and OrderPaper are committed to engaging relevant stakeholders on these critical issues, with the inaugural episode set to highlight the implications of recent tax bills. This initiative reflects the urgent need for robust dialogues in shaping effective governance frameworks in the country.
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