BY PETER USMAN
The Federal Government has launched the Tax Reform Challenge, a nationwide competition designed to engage Nigerian students in discussions and creativity around the country’s new tax reform laws.
This development was announced by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, on Friday through his official X handle.
According to Oyedele, the competition aims to raise awareness, promote tax education, and inspire constructive youth-led dialogue on Nigeria’s tax reform.
He explained that the initiative is part of the committee’s strategy to deepen public understanding of the new tax policies and give young Nigerians a platform to contribute innovative ideas that can shape fiscal reform discussion.
According to the announcement, the competition is open to undergraduates in all Nigerian tertiary institutions and graduates who are currently undergoing the NYSC program or awaiting mobilisation.
This means students from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, as well as recent graduates, are eligible to participate.
Participants are required to read the new tax laws, create and submit an article, video, podcast, radio piece, or social media post published from 1 July – 31 December 2025 relating to the tax reform.
Oyedele added that content must be educative, engaging, and fact-based, noting that entries that are critical of the reform are welcome.
Entries will be assessed based on their creativity, factual accuracy, and ability to inform or engage the public on tax issues.
Speaking on the prices and opportunities, winners of the Tax Reform Challenge stand a chance to win a total of N10 million in cash prizes and other incentives: 1st Prize: N5 million; 2nd Prize: N3 million and 3rd Prize: N2 million.
Oyedele further revealed that consolation prizes for top 10 finalists from each geopolitical zone, including gadgets, internships or employment opportunities, and Tax Reform Youth Ambassador honours would also be awarded.
However, the Tax Reform Youth Ambassadors are expected to promote fiscal literacy and drive youth participation in tax-related discussions nationwide.
Interested students are advised to visit fiscalreforms.ng for more information and application details.