Esther Oritse
Lagos — Barrister Okide Ezigbo has been appointed as an Honorable Federal Commissioner of the Tax Appeal Tribunal and was sworn in on February 18, 2025, in Abuja. The tribunal, established under Section 59 of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act, is tasked with adjudicating tax-related disputes in Nigeria.
The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, saw the induction of 50 newly appointed commissioners.
Speaking at the event, the minister emphasized that the appointments reflect the federal government’s commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s tax dispute resolution system and ensuring fiscal justice.
Okide Ezigbo, a seasoned legal professional from Anambra State, brings over 22 years of experience to the role. He previously practiced law at Funke Adekoya SAN Chambers in Yaba and Aelex Law Firm in Ikoyi. His academic and professional career includes being a law lecturer at Aberdeen College and Robert Gordon University in Scotland, he later worked in Canada , holding key positions at Bombardier Inc. Toronto, Irving Oil Limited, New Brunswick, and Ontario Power in Toronto. He is currently the Managing Director of Hello Energy Ltd in Nigeria.
Okide Ezigbo holds an LLB from the University of Nigeria, an LLM from Robert Gordon University in Scotland, and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Illinois, USA.
