The National Youth Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has opened applications for the 2026 Zacch Adedeji Taxation and Fiscal Policy Fellowship [1].
This initiative represents a strategic effort to build a pipeline of technical expertise among young Nigerians. By focusing on fiscal policy and taxation, the party seeks to equip the next generation of leaders with the specialized knowledge required to manage national revenue and public spending.
The fellowship is designed to groom young Nigerians in the complexities of taxation and fiscal policy [1]. This training occurs at a time when fiscal sustainability remains a critical priority for the Nigerian state, an area where specialized expertise is often scarce among youth demographics.
Applicants will be vetted for their capacity to contribute to the development of fiscal frameworks. The program's namesake, Zacch Adedeji, was a pivotal figure in Nigeria's economic history, and the fellowship aims to carry forward a legacy of rigorous fiscal discipline.
While the APC is a political organization, the fellowship focuses on the technical aspects of governance. The program intends to bridge the gap between political ambition and the administrative competence needed to implement economic reforms [1].
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official channels provided by the APC National Youth Wing. The 2026 cycle [1] is expected to attract a diverse range of applicants from across the country who are seeking to influence the future of Nigerian economic policy.
“The fellowship is designed to groom young Nigerians in the complexities of taxation and fiscal policy.”
The establishment of a party-led fellowship in fiscal policy suggests that the APC is attempting to institutionalize technical expertise within its youth wing. By focusing on taxation and fiscal policy, the party is positioning itself to cultivate a cadre of technocrats who can translate political goals into viable economic legislation and administrative practice.
