West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF)
WATAF was established through an adoption of Agreement by the General Assembly of member states to contribute to the efficacy of tax administration and improved public service delivery in support of the development of countries in West Africa.
Abuja, Nigeria | 1 July 2026 — The Executive Secretary of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), Jules Tapsoba, today called for greater investment in taxpayer education as a critical pillar for building public trust, improving voluntary tax compliance and strengthening domestic revenue mobilisation across developing countries.
[Abuja, Nigeria – June 26, 2026] – The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) to strengthen the expertise of tax and customs administrations across West Africa in addressing the rapidly evolving digital economy.
The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) was honoured to participate as a special guest at the graduation ceremony of the second cohort of the Leadership Excellence in Africa’s Public Sector (LEAPS) Programme, organised by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF).
[Abuja, Nigeria | 22 June 2026] – The Executive Secretary of the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), Mr. Jules Tapsoba, has underscored the importance of the ongoing negotiations on the United Nations Tax Convention as a strategic opportunity for African countries to contribute to the development of a more
Abuja, Nigeria – 3 May 2026 – The West African Tax Administration Forum has called for a strengthened partnership between the media and revenue authorities across Africa, emphasising that press freedom is central to improving tax compliance, enhancing transparency, and advancing sustainable development.
Abuja, Nigeria, 21 April 2026: The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) has called for accelerated digitalization of Value Added Tax (VAT) systems across the region, warning that inefficiencies in current systems continue to limit revenue mobilization and economic growth. The call was made during a high-level regional forum held
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WATAF & ACBF reaffirm partnership & for 2nd phase of a Master Class on Taxing the Digital Economy later this year. Since 2024, WATAF has delivered 26 training programmes, reaching nearly 2,000 tax officials.
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