The Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee under President Bola Tinubu’s administration has shortlisted 20 prominent Nigerian content creators, chosen from 8,591 public nominations spanning over 200 creators across digital platforms, to undergo specialized training on the nation’s new tax reform laws. This initiative, announced over the weekend, aims to equip these influencers with deeper knowledge to disseminate simplified, accurate, and balanced information to their vast audiences amid ongoing fiscal reforms.
The selection process ranked participants by combined followership on platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the public’s demand for accessible explanations of complex tax changes.
The top 20 creators include Financial Jennifer, Onlinebanker, Don Aza, Mary Efombruh, Baba Ogbon Awon Agba International, Perpetual Badejo, Personalfinancegirl, Tomi Akinwale, Emeka Ayogu, and Aderonke Avava. Completing the list are Odunola Ewetola, Christiana Balogun, Mosbrief, Chidozie Chikwe, Zainulabideen Abdulazeez, Chinemerem Oguegbe, Oyagha Michael, Ayomide Ogunlade, Ayọ̀dèjì Fálétò, and Vera Korie. These individuals will attend a tailored training session designed “to improve their understanding of Nigeria’s new tax laws and enabling them to deliver clearer, more balanced, and insightful information” to followers, as stated by the committee.
In its official release, the committee expressed appreciation, stating: “A big thank you to everyone who nominated a creator who has helped you understand Nigeria’s new tax reform laws or someone you believe should be part of the conversation.” Organizers urged the public to tag or mention selected creators online to notify them, with each nominee required to confirm participation via a form by Monday, December 8, 2025. The committee also opened input from Nigerians, inviting suggestions on “the areas of tax reform they want the training to cover” through comments on the announcement, to ensure relevance in public education efforts.
This program forms part of the broader “Influencing for Good” campaign by the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, led by Taiwo Oyedele, to boost tax literacy and civic engagement around Nigeria’s fiscal framework. President Tinubu signed four landmark bills into law in June 2025: the Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, Nigeria Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill, which introduce exemptions, reliefs, and streamlined administration effective from 2026. The effort addresses misinformation by leveraging creators already active in financial education, reflecting a strategic push to align digital influence with national policy goals.
