The President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Mr Samuel Agbeluyi, has been elected as the new President of the West African Union of Tax Institutes.

Agbeluyi’s election was announced at WAUTI’s 11th Annual General Meeting held recently in Accra, Ghana.

By this development, Agbeluyi will lead the regional tax body on a two-year tenure, ensuring that Nigeria plays a significant role in advancing tax administration and compliance across West Africa.

WAUTI is an association of national tax institutes within the Economic Community of West African States, committed to fostering professionalism in taxation, improving compliance, and streamlining tax administration among its member states.

In a statement, WAUTI emphasised its mission to harmonise taxation practices in West Africa, ensuring fairness, transparency, and improved tax compliance to support economic growth in the region.

The body further stated that Agbeluyi brings vast experience to his new role, having previously served as WAUTI’s Honorary Treasurer and 2nd Vice President.

“As the current 16th president of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, one of the foremost professional tax institutes in the country, Agbeluyi has the expertise and experience required to excel in this position,” WAUTI noted.

Agbeluyi’s professional background is extensive, being a member of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, as well as the Institute of Directors, Nigeria.

He is a Fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, Nigeria.

In his acceptance speech, Agbeluyi expressed gratitude to WAUTI member bodies for entrusting Nigeria with the leadership position.

He pledged to work closely with fellow executives and stakeholders to promote professionalism, enhance tax systems, and strengthen collaboration among member states.

“We will advance WAUTI’s objectives by ensuring that taxation standards in West Africa are enhanced to foster economic stability and sustainable growth,” Agbeluyi stated.

Meanwhile, other executives for the 2025-2027 period were also elected at the AGM. Notably, the current Vice President of CITN, Mr Innocent Ohagwa, was re-elected as WAUTI Honorary Treasurer, further solidifying Nigeria’s leadership presence in the regional tax community.