Nigeria’s sweeping tax reform programme will ultimately be judged not by how much revenue it generates, but by how fairly it distributes opportunities across society, the Federal Government has said.
This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Finance and Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, at the launch of the Purple Book, a policy guide aimed at advancing gender equity and social inclusion in Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja.
The publication consolidates key insights and recommendations from the 2025 Gender and Inclusion Summit and outlines practical pathways for strengthening gender-responsive governance and expanding opportunities for women, youth, and marginalised groups.
The launch organised by the Policy Innovation Centre brought together policymakers, development partners, private sector leaders, and civil society representatives. Attendees engaged in high-level discussions on the 2026 tax reforms, addressing how the ongoing tax reforms can expand economic opportunities for women, youth, and persons with disabilities.