Oyedokun Appointed ICTRD’s First Executive Secretary

The International Centre for Tax Research and Development, ICTRD has announced the appointment of Godwin Oyedokun as the first Executive Secretary of the centre.

Oyedokun is bringing on board his wealth of experience as a chartered tax professional as well as his credentials and in-depth knowledge of local and global taxation issues towards the realization of the centre’s objectives for a responsible government.

The ICTRD is a non-profit organization and research centre geared towards the advancement of taxation both in Nigeria and globally, with a primary objective to ensure that government utilize the tools of taxation for the benefits of the people.

The centre is also focused on the development of knowledge enhancing programs aimed at educating citizens on their civic rights and responsibilities.

A statement from the centre explained that with this new appointment, Oyedokun provides internal and external leadership for the centre as well as expand ICTRD’s role as a thought leader, influencer and convenor on taxation and development.

Commenting on the development, Oyedokun said, “I am honoured to take on this position of leadership for the centre, we will ensure that all hands are on deck to realize the objectives of the society for a developed society and improved economy.

“Under my directive, I will also ensure that both the external and internal resources of the centre are put to work to see to the expansion of ICTRD role and to ensure effective integration and efficient operations across the organization in support of its mission and strategic goals.”

Also speaking, Founder of ICTRD, Morenike Tejuade Babington- Ashaye, expressed confidence on the appointee   as one who perfectly fits for the role judging his antecedents and records, adding that she was optimistic that the centre would reach its peak under his governance.

Oyedokun is a multidisciplinary professional consultant and scholar practitioner of good repute with over 25 years’ experience and over 27 professional qualifications both locally and internationally.

He holds a PhD with specialization in Taxation and has shown exemplary leadership heading various functions including being  a co-founder and the Chief Technical Consultant of  OGE Professional Services Ltd as well as  President at OGE Business School.

He is presently a Senior lecturer at Accounting Department of Nasarawa State university and a member of the Governing Council of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, CITN. He is also the Chairman of the Education Committee of the council.