The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has announced plans to hold the 2026 National Tax Awareness Day on Thursday, June 25, 2026, with coordinated activities across its 49 District Societies nationwide.
The nationwide campaign, themed: "Tax Awareness for National Growth: Reform, Compliance & Shared Prosperity," is designed to deepen public understanding of taxation, encourage voluntary tax compliance, and promote the role of taxes in driving sustainable national development.
The event will be hosted by the 17th President and Chairman of Council of CITN, Mr. Innocent C. Ohagwa, FCTI, while the Chairman of the Joint District Societies, Titilayo Eni-Itan Fowokan, mni, Ph.D., FCTI, will serve as host.
As part of the awareness campaign, the Institute has lined up several activities aimed at engaging taxpayers, businesses, students, and the general public. These include *Tax Walks*, Radio Engagements, Tax Clinics, Tax Quiz Competitions and Debates, SME and Business Sensitisation Programmes, as well as Public Lectures and Seminars.
According to CITN, the initiative seeks to strengthen tax education, improve compliance, and foster greater collaboration between taxpayers and government in achieving inclusive economic growth and shared prosperity.
The Institute encouraged Nigerians to actively participate in the various activities scheduled across the country, stressing that increased tax awareness and voluntary compliance remain essential for financing public infrastructure, improving service delivery, and supporting national development.
With the 2026 National Tax Awareness Day, CITN reaffirmed its commitment to promoting tax literacy and building a culture of responsible tax compliance as a foundation for Nigeria's economic transformation.
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