The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed preparations for Nigeria’s next medium-term national development plan (MTNDP) covering four years (2026-2030).
Chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Thursday, the NEC said the plan is a key link between ongoing government reforms and the Nigeria Agenda 2050, the country’s long-term economic blueprint.
Atiku Bagudu, the minister of budget and economic planning, who spoke after the council’s meeting at the presidential villa, said the current development plan will end in December 2025, necessitating a seamless transition.
“The 2026–2030 plan will consolidate current reforms while addressing Nigeria’s new socio-economic realities,” he said.
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“It will give shape to efforts around job creation, infrastructure, food security, human capital, and social protection.”
Bagudu said the process will involve broad consultations with diverse stakeholders and be guided by a national steering committee and technical subcommittees.
He said the stakeholders would include the three tiers of government, political parties, private sector stakeholders, civil society, youth groups, labour unions, and traditional leaders.
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