Call for Application: The Zacch Adedeji Taxation & Fiscal Policy Fellowship (ZATPIF) 2026

Developing Nigeria's Next Generation of Fiscal Leaders

A flagship initiative of the APC National Youth Wing, in partnership with The Nest, has just opened applications for the Zacch Adedeji Taxation & Fiscal Policy Fellowship (ZATPIF) — a bold new programme designed to build the human capital behind Nigeria's ongoing fiscal transformation.

What Is the Fellowship About?

The Fellowship is named after Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), who has been at the centre of Nigeria's tax reform agenda — from the rollout of digital platforms like TaxPro-Max and REV360 to the transition from FIRS to NRS and record-breaking revenue collections in recent years.

ZATPIF takes its inspiration from that reform drive. Its goal is to equip exceptional young Nigerians with the skills to:

Drive policy implementation at national and sub-national levels

-Strengthen fiscal governance

-Improve revenue mobilisation

-Modernise tax administration

-Expand financial formalisation

-Develop technology-enabled solutions for public finance

In short, the Fellowship is positioning itself as a pipeline for young Nigerians who want to shape — not just observe — the country's economic and fiscal future.

Who Is It For?

The Fellowship is aimed at young Nigerians who are passionate about public finance, taxation, and economic policy, and who want to actively contribute to a "stronger, more transparent, and more prosperous economy." Based on the official call for applications, it's a good fit for:

-Young professionals and graduates interested in taxation, economics, public finance, or fiscal policy

-Emerging changemakers who want exposure to policy design and implementation

-Anyone drawn to the tagline: "Your generation will inherit Nigeria's economy. Help design it."

A note on eligibility: the flyer confirms this is a nationwide programme open to young Nigerians, but does not spell out detailed eligibility criteria (such as specific age brackets, academic qualifications, or state quotas) beyond that. Applicants should check the official application portal for the full eligibility requirements before applying, since these details are typically published at the point of registration.

Key Dates

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Detail

Registration opens

28th July 2026

Application deadline

15th August 2026

Apply via

bit.ly/zatpif2026

How to Apply

Interested applicants can begin their application through the official link: bit.ly/zatpif2026. 

As with most competitive fellowships of this kind, it's advisable to apply early rather than waiting until the closing date, since portals can experience high traffic close to deadlines.

Why It Matters

Nigeria's fiscal reforms — from tax law overhauls to the digitisation of revenue collection — are still young, and their long-term success will depend on the quality of people driving implementation over the next decade. A fellowship like this signals an intentional effort to build that next generation from within the youth population itself, rather than relying solely on established bureaucrats and consultants.

For young Nigerians looking to break into public finance, policy, or fiscal governance — especially those already interested in entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, or civic leadership — this is a fellowship worth watching closely.