The Federal Government has reached the final stage of preparations for the Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP 2026–2030), a key policy framework designed to guide Nigeria’s economic direction over the next five years. The plan is expected to serve as a critical step toward achieving the country’s long-term ambition of becoming an upper middle-income economy by 2050 under the Nigeria Agenda 2050 blueprint.
This development was highlighted during a three-day technical workshop in Keffi, Nasarawa State, where ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) gathered to review and finalise sectoral contributions. The Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, said the process ensures that government agencies align their inputs with national priorities while updating data and strengthening policy coherence.
Dr Uzoka-Anite stressed that the development plan is designed to drive measurable outcomes, urging participants to set realistic targets and focus on policies that can accelerate national growth. She also noted that Nigeria must take advantage of its natural resources and shifting global economic conditions to strengthen local production, boost consumption, and improve citizens’ living standards.
According to the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Deborah Odoh, the workshop is part of broader efforts to improve coordination among government institutions and strengthen planning capacity. She explained that the initiative builds on lessons from the National Development Plan 2021–2025, which aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for inclusive and sustainable growth.
Director of Plans and Projects, Dr Onyemaechi Kwujeli, confirmed that the MTNDP 2026–2030 is in its final stage and integrates key priorities such as the $1 trillion economy target by 2030. He added that the plan, the second in a series of six medium-term frameworks under Nigeria Agenda 2050, is designed to support double-digit GDP growth and expand the country’s economic base.
source: The Guardian