ABEOKUTA— The leaders
The leadership of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has paid a courtesy visit to former President of Nigeria, His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State, ahead of the recently concluded 16th Southwest Zonal Tax Conference.
The visit formed part of activities leading up to the 16th CITN Southwest Zonal Tax Conference, Abeokuta 2026, and provided an opportunity for the Institute’s leadership to engage the former President on issues relating to taxation, governance and national development.
The delegation was led by the Vice President of CITN, Dr Simon Kato, FCTI, and included the Deputy Vice President/Chairman, JDS, Dr Titilayo Eni-Itan Fowokan, mni, FCTI, Registrar/Chief Executive of CITN, Mrs Afolake Oso, FCTI; Southwest Zonal Chairman, Prince Lawrence Adewale Adetona, FCTI and CPC Chairman, Mrs Yetunde Olorunleke Olowofoyeku, FCTI, alongside other members of the Zonal Executive Committee and CPC.
Chief Obasanjo warmly received the delegation and shared insights on taxation, governance and national development. The engagement also provided a platform for an exchange of views on ways to strengthen the Institute’s contribution to the tax profession and national development.
The CITN leadership expressed appreciation to the former President for his continued support and encouragement of the Institute and its activities.
The 16th Southwest Zonal Tax Conference, Abeokuta 2026, which took place between 16 to 18 September 2026 subsequently concluded with participants describing the conference as a significant platform for professional engagement and discussions on contemporary taxation and development issues.