Renewed Hope 2023: Action Plan for a Better Nigeria

Establish a mandatory inflationary ceiling on government spending

“As part of this prudent growth-based budgeting, we will establish a clear and mandatory inflationary ceiling on spending.”

Suspend legal limits on government spending through legislation

“Much like the European Union has done, we too must be realistic and legislatively suspend the limits on government spending during this protracted moment of global economic turmoil exacerbated by domestic challenges in security, economy and demography.”

Discourage non-essential imports through luxury taxes and higher tariffs

“Importation of non-essential products will be discouraged through policy measures including luxury taxes, higher tariffs, and higher processing fees.”

Offer tax credits to international brands that manufacture in Nigeria

“At the same time, international brands will be incentivised with tax credits, rebates and other fiscal incentives to establish manufacturing plants in Nigeria both for export and to meet the needs of the large population of consumers in Nigeria and the wider ECOWAS region.”

Develop an industrial master plan with tax credits for manufacturers

“Through the development of an industrial development master plan, we will: (i) Extend tax and other credits as well as urban youth employment incentives to domestic manufacturing entities.”

Establish a Presidential Creative Industry Advisory Team

“A Presidential Creative Industry Advisory Team will be established to steer government efforts in providing a more conducive environment within which our creative industry can flourish.”

Review copyright and intellectual property laws and their enforcement

“We will also review the legislative and enforcement framework for copyright and intellectual property protection in Nigeria.”

Establish a Media City as a Special Economic Zone

“We will establish the Media City as a Special Economic Zone to attract foreign investment and incentivise both local and international participation in the initiative.”

Create one million ICT sector jobs within 24 months

“In addition to encouraging such bold and creative young game changers, a Tinubu administration will strive to create one million new jobs in the ICT sector within its first 24 months in office.”

Establish a hospitality training programme for young Nigerians

“A hospitality training program will be established to give young Nigerians the knowledge and skills required to create a high-quality workforce for the tourism and hospitality industry.”

Create an animation hub with investors and industry experts

“We will partner with investors and industry experts to create an animation hub to help young talent take advantage of such opportunities and, indeed, to build their own brands.”

Halve the youth unemployment rate within four years

“Our administration shall aim to cut the youth unemployment rate in half within four years.”

Engage 2 million volunteer mentors to support young people

“Business mentorship for youth: Increase intergenerational, business mentoring and cooperation with 2 million volunteer Entrepreneurs and professionals across the nation committed to working with youth to find employment, hone job skills and create businesses.”

Inaugurate a Youth Advisory Council to an Employment Action Plan

“Youth Advisory Council: Inaugurate a Youth Advisory Council to the Employment Action Plan which we will develop.”

Reform NYSC to place more corps members in private sector

“NYSC Reform: Strengthen a job matching programme for graduates by reforming the NYSC program to enable more participants to enter the private sector during their service years and incentivising employers to retain corps members at the end of their service.”

Establish a digital MSME Academy for young entrepreneurs

“We will establish a digital MSME Academy to provide continuous learning opportunities for young entrepreneurs, giving them access to experts and advice on global best practices in order to improve their business development through increasing managerial knowhow, financial management and organisational structure.”

End estimated billing and meter all electricity connections

“We will end this unpopular and harmful practice and ensure that all electricity bills are meter-based. By streamlining and accelerating existing schemes such as the National Mass Metering Programme and the Meter Asset Provider Scheme, we shall seek to ensure that all electricity connections are properly metered within the shortest possible time frame.”

Base the renewable energy plan on carbon neutrality by 2060

“Our renewable energy plan shall be based on Nigeria's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2060.”

Introduce a Nigeria First policy directing gas to domestic power

“We will introduce a Nigeria First policy by which gas resources shall be directed, as a #1 priority to Nigerian power generation.”

Remove Nigeria from the list of top 10 gas-flaring countries

“We need to remove Nigeria from the list of the top 10 gas flares so that we reduce pollution while increasing revenues.”

Raise crude oil production to 2.6m and 4m barrels daily

“Goal: Increase crude oil production to 2.6mmbpd by 2027 and 4mmbpd by 2030”

Raise indigenous share of crude production above 1m barrels daily

“Goal: Increase indigenous share of crude oil production to over 1mmbpd by 2027”

Deregulate midstream gas prices and raise gas production by 20%

“Goal: Achieve full deregulation of midstream gas prices within 6 months, increase gas production by 20% and complete critical gas infrastructure projects by 2027.”

Accelerate Petroleum Industry Act implementation and deepwater investment policies

“Goal: Accelerate full implementation of the PIA and implement additional favourable policies to attract investment in Deepwater assets within 6 months.”

Develop new accreditation standards for all educational institutions

“New accreditation standards will be developed for all institutions, from the primary to the tertiary level.”

Create a permanent private sector-education committee on curriculum

“A permanent Committee composed of representatives of the private sector and leaders in the educational sector will be created. The Committee will be tasked with establishing a curriculum that more closely matches educational instruction with the actual and projected needs of the private sector.”

Implement a standard curriculum in all primary and secondary schools

“A modern standard curriculum will be developed and implemented in all primary and secondary schools throughout the country.”

Introduce teacher accreditation, standardised training and examinations

“We will introduce new accreditation requirements for teachers in federally funded primary and secondary schools. Standardised teacher training courses and examinations will be introduced, with minimum standards strictly enforced.”

Place federally funded schools under community Boards of Education

“We will introduce a new management system for federally funded primary and secondary schools in Nigeria. Such schools will be managed by Boards of Education.”

Institute a pilot student loan regime

“We will institute a pilot student loan regime like the program established by the Lagos and Kaduna State Governments. This will expand access to education to all Nigerians regardless of their backgrounds.”

Legislate a special education fund of zero-coupon federal bonds

“Through new legislation, government will establish a special education fund consisting of zero coupon federal bonds.”

Equip universities in six zones as arts and culture centres

“We will equip select universities in each of the six geo-political zones to function as centres of excellence for students of humanities, fine arts, film, and culture.”

Create a regulated community-based health insurance scheme within NHIS

“We will expand service delivery to marginalised groups through the use of demand-side incentives and the establishment of a regulated community-based health insurance scheme within the broader National Health Insurance Scheme.”

Deploy clinics so no one is over 3km from care

“as well as mobile local clinics to ensure that no person lives more than 3km or a 30-minute walk from a primary facility.”

Upgrade hospitals in every LGA, state and geopolitical zone

“Additionally, in conjunction with State and Local Government authorities, a Tinubu administration will facilitate the upgrading, equipping and staffing of a general hospital in every Local Government Area, a tertiary facility in each State and a world-class specialist hospital in each geo-political zone.”

Encourage preventative screening and vaccination with state governments

“Working with State and Local Governments, we will encourage preventative measures such as vaccinations, eye tests and cancer screening, blood pressure monitoring and diabetes testing for early detection of illnesses.”

Cover at least 40% of population with mandatory health insurance

“Our government will scale-up the National Health Insurance Authority Act, with the objective of implementing a mandatory health insurance scheme to cover at least 40% of the population within two years.”

Earmark fuel subsidy savings for maternal and child health coverage

“In addition to other sources, funds saved by the removal of the fuel subsidy shall be earmarked for use in helping to provide health coverage for pregnant women and children under-five.”

Dedicate alcohol and tobacco consumption taxes to healthcare funding

“Consumption taxes on alcohol and tobacco products will be dedicated to fund healthcare services.”

Allocate about 1% of pooled insurance funds to health research

“Our government will support the allocation of about 1% of pooled health insurance funds to health research, through research grants and support for institutions involved in health research.”

Recruit, train and equip additional military, police and intelligence personnel

“As such, we shall recruit, train and better equip additional military, police, paramilitary and intelligence personnel.”

Create anti-terrorist battalions (ABATTS) with special forces units

“Anti-Terrorist Battalions: highly trained and disciplined anti-terrorist battalions (ABATTS) with special forces units will be created.”

Increase domestic production of military hardware, small arms and ammunition

“We shall reduce our dependence on imported foreign military equipment by ramping up domestic production of basic and essential military hardware and equipment, including small arms and ammunition.”

Create a support programme for families of fallen security personnel

“A special program providing housing, scholarships, stipends, and health insurance for the families of our fallen heroes will be created.”

Implement a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Plan against attacks

“Our government will implement measures to eliminate attacks on vital national infrastructure. This will be known as our (Critical Infrastructure Protection) CIP Plan.”

Revitalise the Ranger or Forest Guard force to monitor forests

“To prevent violent groups from using our forests and other public lands as hideouts, we shall revitalise Ranger or Forest Guard force, giving it the core mandate to monitor, identify, and track the use of our forests by any violent or criminal groups.”

Expand operations of the Multinational Joint Task Force where necessary

“We will continue to empower and, where necessary, seek to expand the operations of the Multinational Joint Task Force.”

Transfer VIP and government-building security duties from police to NSCDC

“VIP Security and provision of security for government buildings, installations and other critical assets will be transferred to The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).”

Implement the National Infrastructure Policy alongside the National Industrial Policy

“Compelled by the unassailable fact that an economy cannot exceed the capacity of the available infrastructure to service it, we shall bring the National Infrastructure Policy to life, harmonising it with the National Industrial Policy to ensure optimal development of key sectors and rapid acceleration of our GDP growth.”

Establish a national potable water supply campaign

“A national potable water supply campaign will be established. We must commit to a Nigeria where, by the end of this decade, no one lives more than five minutes away from a reliable source of potable water.”

Complete the Great Green Wall of the North

“The Great Green Wall of the North will be fully completed.”

Review the structure and operations of the Nigerian Railway Corporation

“To achieve our objectives, we shall work with the National Assembly to review the organisation, structure and operations of the Nigerian Railway Corporation.”

Prioritise completion of five named ongoing railway projects

“We shall also prioritise the completion of critical ongoing national railway projects such as: o Lagos – Kano; o Benin – Abakaliki; o Port Harcourt – Maiduguiri; o Lagos - Calabar; and o Kano - Maradi”

Establish a new national carrier, continuing existing plans

“(iv) We will continue with the current administration’s plans to establish a new national carrier.”

Upgrade entertainment venues and build new ones in six zones

“(ii) Upgrade existing entertainment venues and stadia across the country to world-class standards. These venues will be rehabilitated and modernised, while new venues will be constructed in each of the six geo-political zones using a public private partnership model.”

Develop sporting infrastructure in each of the six geopolitical zones

“Modern sporting infrastructure will be developed in each of the six geopolitical zone of the country to elevate our sporting standards.”

Raise cultivated arable land from 35% to 65% in four years

“However, only 35% of arable land in Nigeria is presently cultivated. Our target shall be to increase this number to 65% in four years.”

Fund produce storage facilities in major markets with states

“We shall also work with State and Local Governments (through the establishment of another incentive-based Federal Government funding program) to construct fresh produce storage facilities in major marketplaces of major cities and towns to minimise waste and better preserve perishable food items.”

Introduce commodity boards setting minimum prices for strategic crops

“We shall introduce commodity boards to establish minimum prices for strategic crops such as cashew, cocoa, sesame, soya, cassava, yam, rubber, okra, palm kernels, groundnut and okra.”

Establish a federal counterpart funding scheme for rural infrastructure

“We will, therefore, work with State and Local Governments to establish a Federal incentive or counterpart funding scheme by which we shall support the construction of vital rural infrastructure.”

Launch the Irrigate Nigeria Project on a PPP basis

“Our irrigation program, which shall be termed the Irrigate Nigeria Project, will be based on a PPP approach.”

Reform the governance and structure of the Bank of Agriculture

“The governance and structure of the Bank of Agriculture (BoA) will be reformed to enable the bank to fulfil its core mandate to provide farmers with access to low-cost loans.”

Expand the Anchor Borrowers' Programme and agricultural credit guarantees

“Initiatives such as the Anchor Borrower’s Program and agricultural credit guarantee scheme will be expanded and deepened to touch more rural communities and provide more capital per individual participant.”

Start the Farm Nigeria project focused on 11 river basins

“This Farm Nigeria project will begin with a special focus on the 11 river basins throughout the country.”

Implement policies to train youth for ICT-enabled outsourcing work

“We shall implement policies that will train and build capacity among Nigeria’s large and youthful population to take greater advantage of the opportunities presented by this industry.”

Implement policies supporting funding and capital access for start-ups

“We will develop and implement innovative policies to support local funding opportunities and access to capital for start ups and encourage foreign investors to continue investing in Nigeria.”

Provide incentives to technology hubs, accelerators and angel investors

“Other drivers of value within the start-up ecosystem such as technology hubs and parks, accelerators and angel investors will be incentivised to continue the development of a healthy ecosystem.”

Prioritise implementation of government digital services

“We will prioritise implementation of government digital services not only to improve the efficiency and functioning of government, but to also encourage private sector job creation through the provision of development and support services to government agencies.”

Deliver broadband to 90 percent of population by 2025

“We will ensure that the National Broadband Plan to deliver broadband services to 90 percent of the population is achieved by 2025.”

Reform policy to encourage blockchain use in finance and identity

“We will reform government policy to encourage the prudent use of blockchain technology in finance and banking, identity management, revenue collection and the use of crypto assets.”

Establish an advisory committee reviewing blockchain and virtual asset regulation

“As part of our reforms, we will establish an advisory committee to review the existing regulatory environment governing blockchain technology and virtual asset services and, where necessary, suggest changes to create a more efficient and business-friendly regulatory framework.”

Encourage the CBN to expand use of the eNaira

“We will also encourage the CBN to expand the use of our digital currency, the Enaira.”

Reserve cabinet seats and 20% of appointments for younger Nigerians

“Reserve at least three cabinet positions for persons under the age of 40 and 6 more positions for members under the age of 50. We shall also pass a presidential directive requiring that at least 20 percent of political appointments to MDAs be reserved for qualified people under the age of forty.”

Make a biannual State of the Youth survey permanent

“We shall make permanent a biannual “State of the Youth” survey to create a platform for young Nigerians to give feedback to government regarding their opinions on the performance of government, paying special attention to youth empowerment programs and policies.”

Establish a Presidential Fellowship Scheme for young Nigerians

“Building on the successes of the one-day Governor Program, we will establish a Presidential Fellowship Scheme to give talented and determined young Nigerians new opportunities to experience and participate in governance and politics from an early age.”

Legislate to raise women's share of government positions to 35%

“Working with the National Assembly, we will aim to pass legislation promoting female employment in all government offices, ministries, and agencies. The goal will be to increase women’s participation in government to at least 35 percent of all governmental positions.”

Establish a committee to review the structure of the judiciary

“Working with the National Judicial Council, State Governments and stakeholders within the judiciary and the legal profession, a Tinubu administration will establish a committee to review and make recommendations on reforming the structure of our judicial system to better position our courts to function more efficiently and virtuously as the third co-equal arm of government.”

Review the National Judicial Council's mandate and limit it to federal courts

“The mandate and composition of the National Judicial Council (NJC) will be reviewed to make it tougher and more effective in dealing with corruption, malpractice and incompetence in the administration of justice. The scope of the NJC’s mandate will be limited to Federal Courts.”

Increase federal trial courts and appoint judges to staff them

“(i) Increase the number of trial courts at the federal level and appoint enough judges to staff them.”

Create specialised federal courts staffed with trained judges

“(ii) Create specialised federal courts staffed with well-trained judges.”

Merge federal housing agencies into one capitalised housing body

“To address the housing deficit, we will ensure greater cohesion and efficiency by merging these agencies into a new, more competent body. This new entity will inherit the functions of existing housing authorities and shall be adequately capitalised by the Federal Government.”

Review and revise the Land Use Act with legislature and states

“In conjunction with the National Assembly and state governments, we will review and revise the Land Use Act.”

Establish a social housing policy for the poorest Nigerians

“With the support of State and Local Governments we aim to establish and implement a new social housing policy whose objective shall be to provide pathways for the poorest Nigerians to climb onto the housing ladder.”

Establish federal mortgage payment guarantees for eligible civil servants

“We will establish a coherent federal program to provide eligible and meritorious civil servants with federal payment guarantees for fixed-rate, long term mortgages for their homes.”

Fully implement the National Sports Industry Policy

“The New National Sports Industry Policy, (NISP) will be fully implemented.”

Establish and seed fund an Athletes' Welfare Fund

“A Tinubu Government will establish and seed fund an Athletes’ Welfare Fund.”

Develop a Sports Code of Governance

“A Sports Code of Governance will also be developed to ensure compliance with set goals and objectives.”

Expand the National Social Investment Program and its components

“Expand the Buhari administration’s National Social Investment Program (N-SIP) under which the Federal Government’s job creation, social welfare and poverty alleviation programs: the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT); Government Enterprise and Empowerment (GEEP); Homegrown School Feeding (HGSF); and N-Power; are delivered to millions of Nigerians across the country.”