The Chartered Institutes of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) will on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, host a one-day workshop to enhance the knowledge of media practitioners and finance reporters, particularly members of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN).
The event holds at the CITN office in Alausha, Ikeja, Lagos.
The workshop ,aims to improve journalists understanding of terminologies and contemporary taxation issues, thus empowering them with knowledge to better educate the public on emerging tax matters.
Furthermore, in a joint statement signed by FICAN’s National Chairman and Prof. Godwin Oyedokun, Chairman, CITN Committee on Branding, Publicity, and Publications, the workshop was described as a platform to deepen Journalists understanding of tax-related issues and enhance the quality of tax reporting in Nigeria.
Again, the occasion will be used to institute an annual award for the best Tax Reporter/ Correspondent of the Year. In addition, institute will issue certificate to participants and it’s memorabilia.
This Initiative reflects CITN’s commitment to capacity building and its recognition of the vital role media practitioners play in promoting public awareness and understanding of tax practice, administration, laws and policies.