The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has signed a strategic agreement with Corvendra Ltd to deploy TaxiPadi, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tax compliance platform, across Nigeria. The agreement, signed on Wednesday in Abuja, marks a significant step toward integrating technological innovation with professional oversight, underscoring CITN's commitment to modernizing Nigeria's tax ecosystem and strengthening compliance through digital solutions.
Delegation Details
The CITN delegation was led by its President, Innocent Chinyere Ohagwa, and included Vice President Simon Nwanmaghyi Kato, Deputy Vice President Dr. Titilayo Eni-Itan Fowokan, and Registrar/Chief Executive Afolake Oso. The Corvendra team was led by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Fisayo Caleb Olugboye, alongside Managing Partner (Consulting) Samuel Adeyemi and Chief Operating Officer Gabriel Abba.
TaxiPadi Platform
At the core of the partnership is TaxiPadi, an AI-driven platform designed to streamline tax computation, filing, and advisory services while ensuring full compliance with Nigeria's tax regulations. The initiative directly addresses longstanding challenges in the tax system, including reliance on manual processes, fragmented compliance frameworks, and limited digital adoption, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises.
Strategic Intervention
Dr. Olugboye described the collaboration as a strategic intervention aimed at building a more efficient and intelligent tax system, noting that it would enhance accuracy, speed, and transparency in tax practice. President Ohagwa reaffirmed the institute's commitment to innovation and professional excellence, emphasizing that the partnership aligns with CITN's statutory mandate to advance tax practice and uphold the highest standards in the profession.
