President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious economic and development agenda which he will implement between for 2027–2031 if reelected in next year’s presidential election.
Key highlights of the president’s new promises to Nigerians include an economy worth more than $1 trillion by 2030, electricity generation exceeding 10,000 megawatts, one million export-linked jobs and accelerated economic growth of six per cent annually.
On access to justice, she said Nigerians unable to afford legal representation would benefit from indigent legal aid, while alternative dispute resolution mechanisms would be expanded to enable parties to resolve disputes without necessarily going through lengthy court proceedings.
She also highlighted plans to improve the national identity database and strengthen financial autonomy across the country.
On local government administration, Oduwole said allocations to every council would be published alongside clear performance and accountability standards.
The commitment is expected to strengthen transparency in the management of local government resources and improve service delivery at the grassroots.
Beyond $1 trillion economy by 2030
Oduwole reiterated Tinubu’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030, saying the administration intended to exceed the target.
She, however, stressed that the more important objective was to ensure that economic expansion translated into quality employment and improved living conditions across the country.
She said the four pillars and eight priority areas were designed to provide a clear roadmap for achieving that objective.
According to her, the manifesto represents a continuation of the Renewed Hope Agenda, with greater emphasis on translating economic reforms into measurable prosperity.
She said the administration wanted Nigerians to experience the benefits of economic growth through reliable electricity, affordable food, better infrastructure, stronger industries, quality jobs and improved public services.
Oduwole said the manifesto was ultimately guided by the aspirations expressed in Nigeria’s national prayer.
Quoting the national prayer, she said: “Help us to build a nation where no one is oppressed, and so with peace and plenty, Nigeria may be blessed.”
She described the statement as the central ethos of the manifesto, adding that the four pillars, eight priorities and commitments for 2027–2031 were developed around a single national purpose.
The central message of Tinubu’s proposed second-term agenda, as presented by Oduwole, is that the period of difficult economic adjustments should give way to a phase in which economic growth produces jobs, stronger purchasing power, improved public services and shared prosperity.
