The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has announced the launch of the Tax Reform Competition for Students, a nationwide competition designed to engage Nigerian youths in conversations around the country’s new tax reform laws. This Tax Reform Competition for Students aims to inspire creativity, deepen tax education, and encourage young people to participate actively in national fiscal reforms.
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Purpose of the Tax Reform Competition for Students
The Students Tax Reform Challenge is built around four key objectives:
- Raise awareness and promote tax education among young Nigerians.
- Encourage fact-based dialogue on the new tax reform laws.
- Develop youth ambassadors who can lead public conversations on fiscal reforms.
- Promote the tax reform agenda as a tool for strengthening Nigeria’s social contract—civic duty from citizens and accountability from government.
Who Can Apply?
The Tax Reform Competition for Students is open to:
- Undergraduate students in Nigerian tertiary institutions
- NYSC members and recent graduates awaiting mobilisation.
Students may enter individually or through their school tax clubs, economics associations, accounting societies, or journalism groups.
Entry Requirements
Participants for the Tax Reform Competition for Students are required to create and publish original work related to Nigeria’s tax reform. Submissions may be in English, Pidgin, Hausa, Igbo, or Yoruba.
Accepted formats include:
- Articles
- Videos
- Podcasts
- Radio segments
- Social media posts
Additional guidelines:
- Entries in local languages must include an English translation.
- Videos or podcasts should be no longer than 10 minutes.
- Content must be educative, engaging, and fact-based.
- Constructive criticism of the reforms is acceptable.
- Eligible publication window: 1 July – 31 December 2025.
Evaluation Criteria
Submissions for the Tax Reform Competition for Students will be judged based on:
- Objectivity & Balance: No propaganda; constructive insights encouraged.
- Technical Correctness: Accurate understanding and explanation of the tax laws.
- Public Engagement: Creativity, clarity, and accessibility of the message.
- Impact & Reach: Evidence of public engagement—views, shares, discussions, etc.
Competition Stages
Stage 1: Screening
- Online assessment on general principles of the tax reform.
- Top two students (male and female) from each institution will proceed.
- Submitted entries will also be evaluated for clarity and technical merit.
Stage 2: Zonal Competitions
- Competitors present or defend assigned topics before panels of experts—academics, journalists, tax officials, and committee members.
- One male and one female winner will emerge from each geopolitical zone.
Stage 3: National Finals
- Finalists compete at a live, nationally broadcast event.
- Judges will select the overall winners based on presentation quality and content depth.
Prizes and Recognition
This year’s Tax Reform Competition for Students offers generous rewards:
- 1st Prize: ₦5 million
- 2nd Prize: ₦3 million
- 3rd Prize: ₦2 million
Additional perks include:
- Consolation prizes for top finalists in all geopolitical zones
- Tech gadgets, internships, employment opportunities
- Training scholarships
- “Tax Reform Youth Ambassador” titles
- Recognition grants of ₦2 million for associations (tax, economics, or journalism clubs) of each finalist, to support campus tax-education programs
All finalists stand a chance to receive at least one meaningful reward—career opportunities, professional training, or digital equipment.
How to Apply
Applications open at the end of December 2025 via the official portal
