Ambassadors
Edo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Eugenia Abdallah, and Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Joy Ihensekhien, have been named Ambassadors of the Society of Women in Taxation (SWIT).
The honor recognizes their support for tax awareness campaigns, women’s empowerment, and inclusive socio-economic development.
The event took place during a courtesy visit by members of SWIT, Edo State Chapter, to the Ministry in Benin City, where both parties also explored opportunities for strategic collaboration.
In her remarks, the Commissioner, Mrs. Abdallah, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Ihensekhien, while expressing appreciation for the recognition, commended SWIT for its consistent efforts in educating women and the broader public on the importance of taxation as a critical tool for development.
Mrs Abdallah emphasized that taxation remains a vital pillar for sustainable governance, noting that tax reforms by the state government are carefully designed to strengthen public institutions, enhance service delivery, and improve the overall quality of life for citizens. She stated that, when citizens, especially women, are properly informed about their civic responsibilities, they are better positioned to contribute meaningfully to societal growth.
The Commissioner further stated that empowering women with knowledge of taxation not only promotes compliance but also fosters accountability and transparency. She further assured SWIT of the Ministry’s readiness to collaborate on relevant initiatives.
Earlier in her remarks, the National Chairperson of SWIT, Chief Dr. Caroline Ndubuisi, highlighted the organization’s mission and structure. She explained that SWIT, the female arm of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, is committed to encouraging and assisting women in entering the tax profession, promoting excellence, continuous education, and increased tax awareness across various sectors of the economy.
Dr. Ndubuisi reiterated SWIT’s readiness to partner with the Ministry in key areas such as taxpayer education, policy advocacy, and revenue optimization. She stressed that the organization’s goal is to foster integrity, inclusivity, and sustainable growth within the tax system.
