CITN pioneer president, Olorunleke passes away

The founding President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Chief David Olorunleke, has passed away.

His death was confirmed in a statement issued today by the Registrar and Chief Executive of the Institute, Afolake Oso.

According to the statement, Chief Olorunleke, fondly remembered as the “Doyen of Taxation”, died peacefully in the early hours of today, October 24, 2025.

Olorunleke, who served as the President of CITN from 1985 to 1995, was also a former Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), a former Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance, and a one-time member of the FIRS Board.

“Chief Olorunleke was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and an enduring champion of the tax profession in Nigeria,” Oso said. “We kindly request your prayers, reflections, and tributes as we celebrate his life, honour his achievements, and reaffirm our commitment to advancing the profession he helped build.”

Condolence registers have been opened at the Institute’s offices in Lagos and Abuja for members and the public to pay their respects.