Northern Minorities Group backs FG’s Renewed Hope plan, says It could reset Nigeria’s economic future

The Northern Nigeria Minorities Group (NNMG) has thrown its weight behind the Federal Government’s newly approved Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030), describing it as a critical step that could reshape Nigeria’s economic and institutional landscape.

The group said the framework signals a fresh opportunity for sustainable growth and long-term stability if properly implemented.

The development plan, recently endorsed by the National Economic Council (NEC) under the leadership of Vice President Kashim Shettima, is set to replace the outgoing 2021–2025 strategy. It outlines an ambitious roadmap aimed at driving reforms that would position Nigeria as a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

Reacting to the approval, the NNMG said the plan reflects a clear and coordinated policy direction focused on strengthening the country’s economic foundation. According to the group, the strategy prioritises key areas such as infrastructure expansion, job creation, human capital development, and 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.

The organization 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 for productivity, investment, and long-term competitiveness.

NNMG further commended the participatory structure of the plan’s development, involving federal, state, and local governments, alongside civil society and the private sector, describing 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 optimization through the RevOps platform, ward-based development budgeting, and the digitization of national examinations.

“Plans do not change countries. Implementation does,” NNMG said, urging transparency, discipline, and measurable outcomes, especially in marginalized 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.