NNMG hails FG’s Renewed Hope Development Plan as turning point for economic growth

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 milestone in Nigeria’s economic and institutional development.

The plan, endorsed by the National Economic Council (NEC) under the leadership of Vice President Kashim Shettima, is expected to replace the 2021–2025 national development framework and drive Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

In a statement, NNMG said the plan outlines a clear and coherent policy direction aimed at consolidating ongoing economic reforms, expanding critical infrastructure, creating jobs, strengthening human capital development, and enhancing food security across the country.

The group noted that the priorities outlined in the framework resonate deeply with the lived realities of communities in Northern Nigeria, where poverty, unemployment, and inadequate public services remain persistent challenges.

“These priorities are not abstract. They speak directly to the daily struggles of millions of Nigerians, particularly in minority and underserved communities,” NNMG said.

The organisation also commended the plan’s emphasis on private sector-led growth, identifying priority sectors such as energy, agriculture, manufacturing, digital services, and housing as vital to boosting productivity, attracting investment, and ensuring long-term economic competitiveness.

NNMG further praised the inclusive and participatory approach adopted in developing the plan, which involved collaboration among federal, state, and local governments, as well as civil society organisations and the private sector. It described the process as consistent with democratic best practices and cooperative governance.

The group highlighted key components of the framework, including the 2026 Growth Acceleration and Investment Mobilisation Strategy (GAIMS), which targets a 5.5 per cent GDP growth rate, alongside initiatives such as revenue optimisation through the RevOps platform, ward-based development budgeting, and the digitisation of national examinations.

While expressing optimism, NNMG cautioned that effective implementation would be critical to the plan’s success.

“Plans do not change countries. Implementation does,” the group said, urging the government to ensure transparency, fiscal discipline, and measurable outcomes, particularly in marginalised and underserved regions.

NNMG reaffirmed its readiness to engage with government institutions and civil society partners to ensure that the Renewed Hope agenda translates into tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians.