Nigeria’s tax community has been thrown into mourning following the death of David Olorunleke, the pioneering President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
Olorunleke’s passing was confirmed in an official statement released on Friday by the Registrar and Chief Executive of CITN, Afolake Oso, who described his death as a great loss to the nation and the taxation profession.
Widely regarded as the “Doyen of Taxation” in Nigeria, Olorunleke served as the institute’s first president from 1985 to 1995, during which he laid the foundation for modern tax administration and professional standards across the country.
In her tribute, Oso praised the late Olorunleke for his extraordinary leadership and lifelong dedication to public service. She recalled his illustrious career as a former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), former Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance, and distinguished member of the FIRS Board.
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In honor of his legacy, condolence registers have been opened at the CITN offices in Lagos and Abuja, allowing members, colleagues, and friends to pay their respects.
Olorunleke’s death marks the end of an era for Nigeria’s taxation sector, but his influence continues to shape the profession he pioneered.
