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, held in Abuja, 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.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of State, a member of the committee, Albert Folorunsho, said the ongoing reforms are designed to promote equity, inclusion, and economic participation, particularly among women, youth, and informal sector operators.
Folorunsho, who delivered the keynote address, described the reforms as one of the most ambitious fiscal overhauls in Nigeria’s modern history.
“It is a privilege to speak at the launch of the Purple Book, an important contribution to Nigeria’s ongoing conversation about building a fairer, more inclusive, and more effective tax system. Nigeria is currently undertaking one of the most significant fiscal reform programmes in its modern history.
