Scheduled for March 31 and April 2, 2026, the forum marks the 5th session of the sub-committee on tax and illicit financial flows under the Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration (STC-FMAEPI). The event is being co-hosted with the African Union Commission and will bring together policymakers, tax administrators, development partners, and subject-matter experts from across the continent.
Held under the theme “Building the Africa We Want Through Tax and Fiscal Policy Reforms to Support Economic Growth and Domestic Resource Mobilization,” the session comes at a critical time. Many African countries are intensifying efforts to boost internally generated revenue, reduce dependence on external borrowing, and tackle illicit financial flows that continue to erode public resources.
According to a statement by Sikiru Akinola, Technical Assistant (Print Media) to the Executive Chairman, the discussions will focus on practical strategies to strengthen tax administration and compliance, curb base erosion and profit shifting, and enhance domestic resource mobilisation. Other key areas include advancing Africa’s unified stance in global tax negotiations and leveraging digital technologies to modernise tax systems.
The meeting builds on previous outcomes of the STC and aligns with the African Union’s long-term development blueprint, Agenda 2063, which positions sound fiscal policy as a cornerstone of sustainable economic growth.
As host nation, Nigeria is expected to provide strategic leadership through the NRS, reinforcing its role in driving continental dialogue on tax reform and financial transparency. The Executive Chairman of the agency, Zacch Adedeji, will deliver the welcome address, while the country’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy will formally declare the session open.
Beyond plenary discussions, the NRS will also host a dedicated side event titled “Mitigating Illicit Financial Flows by Policy and Action.” This session will spotlight key national initiatives, including the National Single Window project and asset recovery efforts under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), both aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in financial transactions.
The outcomes of the meeting are expected to enhance the capacity of African countries to implement effective tax reforms, promote actionable solutions to curb illicit financial flows, and deepen collaboration among member states and institutions. Ultimately, the session seeks to advance a coordinated African voice in global tax governance while supporting long-term economic resilience across the continent.