The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has welcomed the federal government’s approval of the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030), describing it as a potentially decisive moment in Nigeria’s economic and institutional trajectory.
Endorsed by the National Economic Council (NEC), under the leadership of Vice President Kashim Shettima, the framework is designed to replace the 2021–2025 plan and advance Nigeria’s ambition to become a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
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NNMG, in a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES by its Convener, Jacob Edi, on Tuesday, said the plan reflects a coherent policy direction focused on consolidating economic reforms, expanding infrastructure, creating jobs, strengthening human capital, and improving food security.
“These priorities are not abstract. They speak directly to the daily struggles of communities in Northern Nigeria where poverty, unemployment, and weak public services remain stubborn realities,” the group said.
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The organisation also welcomed the plan’s private-sector-led growth strategy, with priority sectors including energy, agriculture, manufacturing, digital services, and housing, noting that these sectors are critical to productivity, investment, and long-term competitiveness.
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NNMG further commended the participatory structure of the plan’s development, which involved federal, state, and local governments, alongside civil society and the private sector, and described it as consistent with democratic best practice.
It highlighted the 2026 Growth Acceleration and Investment Mobilisation Strategy (GAIMS), targeting 5.5% GDP growth, as well as initiatives such as revenue optimisation through the RevOps platform, ward-based development budgeting, and the digitisation of national examinations.
“Plans do not change countries. Implementation does,” NNMG said, urging transparency, discipline, and measurable outcomes, especially in marginalised and underserved regions.
The group said it stands ready to engage government and civil society to ensure that the Renewed Hope agenda delivers real results.
