Fiscal Policy Partner and Africa Tax Leader at PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Nigeria, Taiwo Oyedele, has resigned from the company.
Gatekeepers News reports that Oyedele’s resignation followed his recent appointment as the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee by President Bola Tinubu.
Announcing his exit from PwC via a Twitter post on Wednesday, Oyedele said he exited PwC which he had served for over 2 decades to be able to concentrate on the national assignment.
According to him, the decision was also taken to avoid what could have been a conflict of interest.
Oyedele wrote, “After over 2 decades at PwC, I have made the hard but necessary decision to exit the firm.
“This is to enable me to focus fully with undivided attention on my new role as the Chair of the Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reform Committee, which I consider an important national assignment. This decision will also prevent any potential distractions from real or perceived conflicts of interest.
“Thank you all once again for your support, best wishes and prayers. May God bless you all, and may God bless Nigeria.”
Oyedele, a strong voice in tax administration in Nigeria was recently appointed by President Tinubu to head the newly established Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms.
The committee’s primary objective is to enhance revenue collection efficiency, ensure transparent reporting, and effectively utilize tax and other revenues.
Oyedele has extensive expertise in fiscal policy, taxation, and economic matters.
