The National Youth Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has opened applications for the 2026 Zacch Adedeji Taxation and Fiscal Policy Fellowship [1].
The program aims to equip young Nigerians with the technical expertise necessary to lead future reforms in the nation's tax and fiscal systems. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and professional practice, the fellowship seeks to create a pipeline of specialists capable of improving revenue generation and government spending.
Organized by the APC's youth wing, the fellowship provides participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience in taxation and fiscal policy [2]. The initiative is designed to groom a new generation of policy drivers who can navigate the complexities of the Nigerian economy, ensuring that fiscal policies are both sustainable and efficient [1].
Applicants are encouraged to apply through the designated channels to join the 2026 cohort [1]. The fellowship focuses on the intersection of governance and economics, providing a structured environment where young professionals can engage with current fiscal challenges facing the state [2].
This recruitment drive comes as Nigeria continues to evaluate its tax structures to increase non-oil revenue. The fellowship serves as a mechanism for the APC to integrate youth perspectives into the technical aspects of national financial planning [1].
“The fellowship provides practical knowledge and hands-on experience in taxation and fiscal policy.”
By targeting young professionals for specialized training in fiscal policy, the APC is attempting to build a technical cadre of loyalists and experts. This suggests a strategic move to professionalize the party's approach to economic governance while simultaneously addressing youth unemployment through high-level policy education.
