The National Economic Council has approved the start of work on Nigeria’s next medium-term national development plan, which will cover the years 2026 to 2030. The council, chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, met at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday.
Budget and Economic Planning Minister Atiku Bagudu said the new plan will replace the current one that ends in December 2025. He explained that the strategy will serve as a bridge between ongoing government reforms and the longer-term Nigeria Agenda 2050.
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According to Bagudu, the plan will focus on job creation, infrastructure, food security, human capital, and social protection. He said the government intends to use the framework to respond to the country’s new socio-economic realities.
The minister added that consultations will be held with stakeholders including all tiers of government, political parties, the private sector, civil society, youth organisations, labour unions, and traditional leaders. A national steering committee and technical subcommittees will guide the process.
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