Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity

Reduce import dependence and make Nigeria a net exporter of processed goods

“The goal is clear: reduce import dependence dramatically within four years and position Nigeria as a net exporter of processed goods.”

Require federal agencies to prioritise Nigerian-made vehicles in procurement

“Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies will be required to give priority to Nigerian-made and Nigerian-assembled vehicles in public procurement.”

Launch new industrial clusters and SME support programmes in first year

“In the first year, we will launch new industrial clusters, improve power supply to existing parks, and roll out SME support programmes.”

Launch export support programmes and trade facilitation at ports in first year

“In the first year, we will launch export support programmes, improve trade facilitation at key ports, and begin aggressive promotion of Nigerian products in African markets.”

Reform tax administration, expenditure reviews and procurement in first year

“In the first year, we will focus on tax administration reforms, expenditure reviews, and strengthening procurement systems.”

Expand special credit facilities for agriculture and SMEs in first year

“In the first year, we will focus on expanding special credit facilities for agriculture and SMEs, improving financial inclusion metrics, and engaging with the Central Bank on growth-supportive monetary policy.”

Establish functional industrial or agro-processing clusters in every geopolitical zone

“By 2031, every geopolitical zone will have functional industrial or agro- processing clusters, improved connectivity, and visible economic progress anchored on its comparative advantages.”

Set governance frameworks for state-owned enterprises and begin strategic state investments

“In the first year, we will identify priority sectors for strategic state intervention, establish governance frameworks for new or reformed state-owned enterprises, and begin rolling out catalytic investments in power, agro-processing, and selected heavy industries.”

Launch youth and women empowerment programmes and track job creation

“In the first year, we will launch major youth and women empowerment programmes, expand SME support schemes, and begin tracking job creation across key sectors.”

Create millions of jobs and reduce youth unemployment by 2031

“By 2031, Nigeria will have created millions of new jobs, significantly reduced youth unemployment, increased women's participation in the formal economy, and built a stronger SME sector capable of sustaining long-term employment growth.”

Require local employment and apprenticeships in federal infrastructure contracts

“All major infrastructure projects undertaken by the Federal Government shall include minimum local employment requirements, apprenticeship programmes and domestic procurement obligations.”

Train hundreds of thousands of young people in construction trades

“Technical colleges, vocational institutions and apprenticeship programmes shall train hundreds of thousands of young Nigerians in masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, welding, tiling, painting, quantity surveying, construction supervision and modern building technologies.”

Pursue a National Employment and Livelihood Strategy creating millions of jobs

“The administration shall therefore pursue an ambitious National Employment and Livelihood Strategy aimed at creating millions of sustainable jobs within four years through coordinated investments across every productive sector of the economy.”

Launch a National Skills Revolution Initiative for young people

“The administration shall launch a National Skills Revolution Initiative targeting millions of young Nigerians over four years.”

Establish a National Employment and Skills Council chaired by Vice-President

“To coordinate this national effort, the administration shall establish a National Employment and Skills Council, chaired by the Vice-President and comprising representatives of relevant ministries, state governments, organised labour, employers' associations, educational institutions, financial institutions and youth organisations.”

Introduce a National Employment Guarantee Programme of temporary public work

“A cornerstone of this strategy shall be the introduction of a National Employment Guarantee Programme. Every Nigerian willing and able to work but unable to secure employment shall have access to temporary, productive work organised through federal, state and local government partnerships.”

Give domestic refineries priority access to Nigerian crude

“Domestic refineries shall receive reliable priority access to Nigerian crude under transparent and enforceable domestic supply obligations.”

Increase crude supply to domestic refineries and local fuel output

“Within the first eighteen months, the administration will pursue measurable increases in crude delivered to functioning domestic refineries, higher local output of petrol, diesel and Jet A-1, improved strategic stocks and lower avoidable logistics costs.”

Reach a target of 75 megawatts generated and distributed by 2031

“Altogether, our target in terms of generated and distributed electricity by all means possible is 75 Megawatts within four years: 2027 -2031.”

Note: Printed as “75 Megawatts”. Nigeria's grid already generates several thousand megawatts, so this may be a typo; it is shown exactly as printed.

Create tens of thousands of decentralised electricity systems

“The policy objective is to create tens of thousands of decentralised electricity systems within four years, substantially reduce pressure on the national grid, cut transmission losses and extend reliable power to underserved communities.”

Create a Bank of Electricity offering single-digit power financing

“A specialised Bank of Electricity shall provide long-term, singledigit financing for distributed generation, mini-grids, embedded power and local manufacture of transformers, meters, cables, switchgear, solar panels, inverters, batteries, turbines and related equipment.”

Restructure the National Power Training Institute into a training network

“The National Power Training Institute shall be comprehensively restructured and expanded into a practical electricity and renewable-energy training network.”

Allow households and firms to generate and sell surplus electricity

“Within the first term, Nigeria shall establish a broad-based distributed electricity economy in which public institutions, communities, productive enterprises and households can lawfully and affordably produce power for their own use and, where technically feasible, sell surplus electricity.”

Stop charging consumers for electricity not supplied

“Consumers will not be compelled to pay for electricity that is not supplied.”

Strengthen school feeding with local sourcing and nutrition standards

“School feeding programmes shall continue as components of the broader National Food Security Strategy but shall be strengthened through transparent procurement, local agricultural sourcing and rigorous nutritional standards.”

Remove financial barriers to school attendance for vulnerable households

“Financial barriers preventing children from attending school shall be progressively eliminated through targeted support for vulnerable households, school transportation where necessary, provision of essential learning materials and strengthened school infrastructure.”

Establish disability resource centres in higher education institutions

“Higher education institutions shall establish disability resource centres providing assistive technologies, academic support services, accessible learning materials and counselling.”

Make Universal Basic Education free through secondary level

“Universal Basic Education will be free in line with the provision of Chapter II of the Nigerian Constitution and will be strengthened to ensure that every Nigerian child completes quality primary and secondary education in a safe, inclusive and conducive learning environment.”

Provide vocational and entrepreneurial training to every secondary student

“Beginning from the secondary school level, every student shall receive hands-on vocational and entrepreneurial training alongside conventional academic subjects.”

Establish integrated school farms in rural public schools

“Public schools in rural communities shall establish integrated school farms serving as practical laboratories for modern agriculture, food production, environmental conservation and agribusiness.”

Require every tertiary institution to run a Consultancy Services Directorate

“To strengthen financial sustainability and national relevance, every tertiary institution shall establish or strengthen a professionally managed Consultancy Services Directorate responsible for mobilising the expertise of academic staff to provide professional services to government, industry and the private sector.”

Reduce the number of out-of-school children

“Within four years, the administration shall: 1. Significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children.”

Establish geriatric clinics in primary healthcare facilities

“Primary healthcare facilities shall establish dedicated geriatric clinics while tertiary hospitals shall expand specialist geriatric services addressing chronic diseases, dementia, mobility limitations, mental health conditions and age-related disabilities.”

Fund malaria vaccination programme with US$4.5 billion over four years

“Based on a projected population of 250 million, Government shall provide an estimated US$4.5 billion (about ₦8.1 trillion) over four years for vaccines, logistics, cold-chain infrastructure and implementation, supported by a National Malaria Eradication Fund financed through federal and state appropriations, development partners, health bonds, CSR contributions and PPPs.”

Launch a National Malaria Eradication and Vaccine Industrialisation Programme

“The administration shall launch a National Malaria Eradication, Vaccine Industrialisation and Mass Immunisation Programme as both a public health and economic transformation initiative.”

Create 500,000 direct jobs through the malaria and vaccine programme

“Government targets the creation of not fewer than 500,000 direct jobs and more than one million indirect jobs across healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing, research, engineering, logistics, environmental services and related industries.”

Cut malaria incidence by 80% and mortality by 90%

“By 2031 the administration shall target at least an 80% reduction in malaria incidence and a 90% reduction in malaria mortality, placing Nigeria firmly on the path to elimination.”

Adopt a Human Resources for Health Policy to curb emigration

“The administration shall therefore adopt a comprehensive Human Resources for Health Policy aimed at expanding the healthcare workforce, improving professional welfare and significantly reducing the emigration of skilled personnel.”

Automatically absorb qualified resident doctors into residency training

“Every qualified Resident Doctor who satisfies the prescribed professional and institutional requirements shall be automatically absorbed into accredited residency training programmes, subject only to the availability of training positions approved by the relevant regulatory bodies.”

Strengthen and modernise Primary Healthcare Centres nationwide

“Within four years, the administration shall: 1. Strengthen and modernise Primary Healthcare Centres nationwide in partnership with State and Local Governments.”

Complete revised National Security Strategy and Defence Policy in year one

“A revised National Security Strategy and National Defence Policy will be completed during the first year of the administration.”

Create a National Joint Intelligence and Operations Platform

“A National Joint Intelligence and Operations Platform will connect relevant military, police, intelligence, border, financial and emergency institutions.”

Restructure the Defence Industries Corporation under professional boards

“The Defence Industries Corporation and related establishments will be restructured under professional boards, audited accounts and commercially disciplined management.”

Create a Defence Innovation Fund for security research

“A Defence Innovation Fund will support competitive research in AI, robotics, cybersecurity, satellite applications, sensors, advanced materials, medicine and logistics.”

Conduct threat review and issue security directives within 100 days

“In the first one hundred days, the administration will conduct a national threat and capability review; issue presidential directives on inter-agency coordination, school security and kidnapping response; begin personnel and asset verification; and establish measurable security baselines for every state and major threat category.”

Pilot state and community policing and expand mobile policing in year two

“The second year will focus on expansion of mobile policing, state and community policing pilots where constitutionally authorised, modern forensic and digital case systems, defence-industrial production, integrated border surveillance, maritime coordination, cyber protection and rural-security infrastructure.”

Transfer stabilised areas from military to civilian control in year three

“The third year will consolidate territorial gains, transfer stabilised areas from military to civilian security and administration, expand local production and maintenance of security equipment, complete priority communications networks and strengthen prosecution, corrections and rehabilitation.”

Legislate security reforms and publish a performance review in year four

“The fourth year will institutionalise reforms through legislation, permanent funding frameworks, professional standards, independent evaluation and a successor security plan. The administration will publish a national security performance review showing achievements, unresolved risks, expenditure outcomes and priorities for the next planning period.”

Upgrade four major airports into aircraft maintenance (MRO) centres

“Phase 1 (2027–2028) will focus on upgrading and expanding four existing major airports into full-service MRO centres equipped with modern hangars, engine overhaul facilities, avionics workshops, and composite repair capabilities”

Establish three additional regional aircraft maintenance hubs

“Phase 2 (2028–2031) will establish three additional regional hubs to ensure balanced national coverage and even development”

Build a national aircraft maintenance network creating 15,000 jobs

“By 2031, Nigeria will have a functional national MRO network capable of handling the majority of maintenance for domestic operators. This will significantly reduce airline costs, enable more affordable airfares, retain foreign exchange, create over 15,000 direct high- skilled jobs, and lay the groundwork for indigenous aircraft production.”

Establish a National Metro Rail Development Programme for major cities

“National Metro Rail Development Programme: To reduce urban congestion, improve productivity and support sustainable urbanisation, the administration shall establish a National Metro Rail Development Programme for Nigeria's major metropolitan areas.”

Support expansion of the Lagos Metro Rail network

“Recognising the significant progress already made by the Lagos State Government, the Federal Government shall support the expansion and integration of the existing Lagos Metro Rail network through cooperative financing, technical collaboration and complementary federal transport infrastructure.”

Complete ongoing projects and launch priority power, road, digital projects

“In the first year, we will focus on completing ongoing projects, improving maintenance of existing infrastructure, and launching new priority projects in power, roads, and digital connectivity.”

Dredge the Niger and Benue rivers to develop inland ports

“Furthermore, we shall dredge major inland waterways like the Rivers Niger and Benue to develop ports in places like Onitsha, Idah, Makurdi, and Yola.”

Facilitate construction of three million affordable housing units

“The Federal Government shall launch a National Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Programme with the objective of facilitating the construction of at least three million affordable housing units across the federation within four years through public investment, PPPs, cooperative housing schemes and private-sector participation.”

Establish clusters of farm estates and out-grower schemes nationwide

“We will establish and support clusters of farm estates and out-grower schemes across the country.”

Establish agro-processing hubs in every geopolitical zone

“Agro-processing hubs will be established in every geopolitical zone, focusing on commodities where each region has comparative advantage.”

Reduce or end imports of rice, wheat, sugar, dairy and poultry

“Within four years, Nigeria will substantially reduce or eliminate the importation of key food items that can be produced locally, including rice, wheat, sugar, dairy products, and poultry.”

Reform input delivery, expand irrigation and launch youth agribusiness programmes

“In the first year, we will reform input delivery systems, expand irrigation projects, and launch youth agribusiness programmes.”

Establish agro-processing clusters in all zones and raise food production

“By the end of 2031, Nigeria will have significantly increased food production, created millions of jobs along the value chain, established functional agro-processing clusters in all zones, and begun earning substantial revenue from agricultural exports.”

Build strategic food reserves to stabilise prices

“Strategic reserves will be built to stabilize prices and protect consumers from shocks.”

Expand irrigation infrastructure for year-round farming

“We will expand irrigation infrastructure to support year-round farming and reduce dependence on rain-fed agriculture.”

Support ranching, veterinary systems and modern livestock value chains

“The administration will support modern livestock production, ranching, veterinary systems, water development, traceability and commercial value chains.”

Expand broadband access and support the rollout of 5G

“We will expand broadband access across the country, improve the quality and affordability of internet services, and support the rollout of 5G technology.”

Create a National Innovation Fund and regional technology parks

“A National Innovation Fund shall support promising researchers, inventors, start-ups and technology entrepreneurs, while innovation hubs and technology parks shall be established or strengthened across the six geopolitical zones in partnership with State Governments and the private sector.”

Establish an ethical and regulatory framework for AI

“Government shall establish an ethical and regulatory framework that promotes innovation while safeguarding privacy, cybersecurity and citizens' rights.”

Expand affordable broadband nationwide to homes, schools and businesses

“Broadband infrastructure shall be expanded nationwide to provide affordable high-speed internet access for homes, schools, businesses and government institutions.”

Adopt and implement a National AI Strategy

“Within four years, the administration shall: 1. Adopt and implement a comprehensive National AI Strategy.”

Give procurement preference to Nigerian technology products

“Public procurement policies shall, where appropriate, give preference to competitively priced Nigerian technology products and services that satisfy established quality standards.”

Make government services fully digital

“Government services shall progressively become fully digital to improve efficiency, transparency and public convenience.”

Build a national cybersecurity architecture for critical systems

“A robust national cybersecurity architecture shall protect critical infrastructure, financial systems, government databases and citizens' digital information.”

Establish Presidential Delivery Office and publish dashboard within 100 days

“First 100 Days Establish the Presidential Delivery and Performance Office; issue Chapter II compliance and results directives to Ministries, Departments and Agencies; complete security, power, food, health, education and infrastructure baseline audits; identify priority quick-win projects; launch procurement and expenditure transparency measures; convene Federal-State delivery compacts; and publish the first Presidential Delivery Dashboard.”

Give ministers and agency heads annual performance contracts

“Ministers and heads of key agencies shall receive annual performance contracts derived from this Blueprint.”

Publish a public dashboard tracking progress on commitments

“A public dashboard shall report progress on major commitments, including milestones achieved, delays, expenditure performance and corrective action.”

Create a 24-hour Global Nigerian Consular Service emergency line

“A 24-hour Global Nigerian Consular Service will provide a unified emergency line, digital case tracking and escalation protocols.”

Audit foreign missions and treaties within first 100 days

“In the first one hundred days, the administration will conduct a foreign-policy, mission and treaty audit; identify urgent consular cases; review outstanding bilateral commitments; and issue a presidential directive establishing unified coordination of external agreements.”

Adopt National Foreign Policy Strategy and reorganise ministry in year one

“During the first year, the National Foreign Policy Strategy will be adopted, the Ministry reorganised, mission-performance compacts introduced, the digital treaty registers established, and priority neighbourhood and ECOWAS initiatives launched.”

Require all 774 local governments to publish quarterly finances online

“The administration shall work to make all 774 Local Governments transparent, functional and accountable to the people they serve. Every Local Government shall publish, on a dedicated and publicly accessible digital platform, quarterly reports of all revenues received from every source and all expenditures incurred, including statutory allocations, internally generated revenue, grants, contracts and major capital expenditure.”

Reform courts so cases conclude within twelve months

“Strengthen the independence, efficiency and technological capacity of the judiciary and institute reforms aimed at final determination of court cases within twelve months, save for genuinely exceptional matters.”

Adopt a National Poverty Elimination Strategy supervised by the Presidency

“The administration shall therefore adopt a NPES as a whole-of-government programme directly supervised by the Presidency.”

Reduce multidimensional poverty by at least half in first term

“The principal objective shall be to reduce multidimensional poverty by at least fifty percent during the first presidential term through sustained economic growth, productive employment, agricultural transformation, educational advancement, affordable healthcare, housing expansion, financial inclusion and targeted social protection.”

Establish Rural Enterprise Growth Zones in every senatorial district

“The administration shall therefore establish Rural Enterprise Growth Zones in every senatorial district.”

Create a National Social Protection Authority by Act of the National Assembly

“The centre of the new system shall be the establishment of a NSPA through an Act of the National Assembly.”

Appoint women to at least 50 percent of cabinet posts

“Women shall constitute not less than 50 percent of our appointments at cabinet level and in terms of other categories of appointments, ranging from board positions to the ambassadorial.”

Establish a 24-hour National Social Protection Operations Centre

“The administration shall establish a National Social Protection Operations Centre, operating twenty-four hours a day to monitor programme implementation nationwide.”

Make employment council, social fund and volunteer corps operational in year one

“The National Employment and Skills Council, the NSIHDF, the NVCSC and other coordinating institutions shall become operational during the first year.”

Commission an independent Mid-Term Human Development Review

“The administration shall commission a comprehensive Mid-Term Human Development Review at the midpoint of its first term.”