The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria

About The Institute

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE INSTITUTE

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria started on February 4, 1982 as Association of Tax Administrators and Practitioners. Thereafter, it transformed into Nigeria Institute of Taxation, which was formally launched on February 21, 1982 and statutorily recognized on May 6, 1987 as company Limited by Guarantee.

The Institute was chartered by the Federal Government of Nigeria by the enabling Act No. 76 of 1992 (now CITN Act, CAP C10, Vol. 2, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004) and was charged with the responsibility, among others, of determining what standards of knowledge and skills are to be attained by persons seeking to become a professional Tax Practitioner or Administrator.




About The Institute

COUNCIL AND ITS OFFICERS

Council is the governing body of the Institute. It is headed by the President who is its Chairman. The Vice-President is the Vice-Chairman. Section 3 of the Act sets out the rules governing the election, composition and terms of office of Council members as follows:

•A Chairman who shall be the President of the Institute;
•A Vice-Chairman who shall be the Vice-President.
•The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service or his representative not below the rank of a Director;
•Two representatives of the Joint Tax Board.
•Fifteen persons elected by members of the Institute.
•A representative each of the following Ministries: Finance and Economic Development and Education
•Two persons to represent institutions of higher learning in Nigeria. The two shall not come from the same Institution.
A member of Council shall hold office for a period of three years after which he retires and thereafter be eligible for re-election. Election to Council is held annually at the Annual General Meeting and is by secret ballot. The rules governing this election are contained on pages 6 to 8 of the Membership Rules and Regulations. The Act gives Council absolute powers to do anything, which, in its opinion, is necessary to carry out the activities of the Institute.


COUNCIL MEMBERS

John Femi Sunday Jegede FCTI - President
Mark Anthony Chidolue Dike FCTI - Vice President
Teju Somorin (Dr.) Mrs FCTI - Deputy Vice President
Adesina Adedayo FCTI - Honorary Treasurer

EXCO Members Other Members
J.F.S Jegede FCTI
M.A.C Dike FCTI
Teju Somorin (Dr.) Mrs FCTI
Adesina Adedayo FCTI
R. A. Quadri (Prince) IPP FCTI
G.O. Simplice (Ms.) FCTI
A. O. Otitoju (Chief), FCTI
G.A. Da - Silva (Barr.) FCTI
C. I. Ede (Chief), FCTI
O.A Sanni FCTI
A. A. Adeola, FCTI
Mikailu Aminu (Prof.) ACTI
R. A Olumegbon FCTI
G. E. Olotu (Mrs), FCTI
H. O. A. Taiwo, FCTI
Dankwanbo Ibrahim (Alh.) FCTI
A. M. Gwaram, FCTI
Chukwuemeka Eze (Barr.) ACTI
Adenike Disu (Mrs.) FCTI
A. A. Bello, ACTI
E. Ebilah (Mrs), FCTI
D. A. Bako (Brig Gen), FCTI




GOVERNMENT NOMINEES B. A. Abdullahi, FCTI Representing Joint Tax Board (JTB)
M. A. Mainoma (Prof), FCTI Representing Nigeria University Commission (NUC)
B. C. Chinegwu (Mrs.) Federal Ministry Of Education
I. Zakariyau FCTI Representing Joint Tax Board (JTB)



PAST PRESIDENTS
David A. Olorunleke, FCTI - 1983 - 1995
James K. Naiyeju, FCTI - 1995 - 1997
Jacob B. Okele, FCTI - 1997 - 1999
Titus O. Aiyewumi, FCTI - 1999 - 2001
Adebimpe A. Balogun, (Mrs) FCTI - 2001 - 2003
Emmanuel N. Osemene, (Late) FCTI - 2003 - 2005
G. Foluso Fasoto FCTI - 2005 - 2007
K.A Adigun FCTI - 2007 - 2009
Prince R. Kunle Quadri (IPP) FCTI - 2009 - 2011


LEGAL ADVISERS Kayode Sofola ACTI,SAN
Abiola Sanni Ph.D FCTI

THE SECRETARIAT OF THE INSTITUTE

Council serves as the governing body for the Institute’s affairs in formulating policies for the Secretariat to implement. In ensuring an effective administration of the Secretariat, the Registrar/Chief Executive who also serves as the Secretary of Council heads the Secretariat.

The Registrar/CE, through the Heads of Departments (Assistant Directors), administers the various activities of the Institute. These Assistant Directors also serve as the Secretary to Committees of Council. The Secretaries/ Assistant Directors are responsible to the Registrar/Chief Executive in carrying out their responsibilities. Enquiries about issues relating to the Institute could be obtained from the Assistant Directors associated with tasks to which such enquiries are needed.

The Institute’s Secretariat is situated at Don De Dieu Plaza, 11, Ikorodu Road, Opposite CPI-Moore, Maryland, Lagos. The Secretariat is structured in line with the objectives of the Institute in order to meet the various needs of the society i.e. members or non-members. This is as stated below:

REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Registrar/Chief Executive - Mr Jayeoba Abayomi FCTI.
Secretary/Personal Assistant - Mr. Olaolu Apara
Clerical Assistant - Mrs. Damilola Bello

FINANCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asst. Director, Finance - Mr. Kasali Abimbola ACTI.
Asst. Manager, Finance - Mr. Lanre OLasunkanmi ACTI.
Account, Officer - Mr. Olukayode Olaniyi
Account, Officer - Mr. Williams Adebowale
ICT Officer - Mr. Nasir Adegbenga
ICT Supervisor - Mr. Ayoola Olugbenga
Accounts Clerk - Mr. Olayinka Shobande

ADMINISTRATION & CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Asst. Director, Admin & Corporate - Mr. Gbolahan Bilewu
Manager, Administration - Mrs. Yetunde Sulaiman
Asst. Manager, Administration - Mrs. Patricia Abu
Procotol/PA to the President - Mr. Monday Akonafua
Officer, Receptionist - Miss. Christy Waife
Supervisor, Dispatch - Mr. Abel Idise
Senior Driver - Mr. Ojo David
Secretary/Deskptop Publisher - Mrs. Charles Olawumi
Clerical Assistant - Miss. Christy Omadime
Clerical Assistant - Mrs. Kemi Adeleke
Assistant Supervisor Depatch - Mr. Friday Agboma
Driver/Despatch Rider - Mr. Clinton Udenewa
Driver (President) - Mr. Momoh Yusuf
Driver - Mr. Ayinla Semiu
Driver (Registrar) - Mr. Ojo Ayodeji
Driver (Ass Director, Finance) - Mr. Olalekan Bello
Driver (Ass Director, Membership/Exam) - Mr. Adekola Niyi
Driver (Ass Director, Education/Technical) - Mr. Olaitan Kalejaiye
Protocol/Clerical Officer - Mr. Imeh Nkanga

EDUCATION/RESEARCH & TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
Asst. Director, Edu./Research & Tech. - Mr. Godwin E. Oyedokun ACTI, ACA, CFA
Manager, Research/Tecnical - Mrs. Afolake Oso ACTI
Asst. Manager, Education - Mrs. Elizabeth Adebanjo
Asst. Manager, Education - Mr. Sunkanmi Oshungboye
Senior Clerk, Research & Technical - Mr. Ayodeji Adeyemi
Clerk - Miss. Omolara Ajasa

EXAMINATION & MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT
Asst. Director, Exams & Membership - Mr. Awogbade Adefisayo ACTI
Manager, Membership - Mrs. Risikat Ojo
Officer, Exam/Student Affairs - Mr. Adeyina Adebayo
Officer, Membership - Miss. Ashiru Motunrayo
Officer, Membership - Mr. Robert Aigbodion
Officer, Exam/Student Affairs - Mr. 'Wale Odunmbaku
Officer, Exam/Student Affairs - Mrs. Kemi Oluwagbami
Supervisor, Membership - Mrs. Adeola Oyefeso


ABUJA LIAISON OFFICE
Manager, Abuja Liaison Office - Mr. Abubakar Auwal
Officer, Abuja Office - Mr. Awoyeriju Kola
Clerk - Miss Alufe Nkem