The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its manifesto for the 2027–2031 period, promising to build on ongoing economic reforms and translate them into improved living conditions and greater prosperity for Nigerians. The manifesto, titled “From Reforms to Prosperity,” was unveiled in Abuja as the ruling party outlined its policy direction and development priorities for another four-year term under President Bola Tinubu. This move is aimed at addressing structural challenges and strengthening the nation’s economy.
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, described the manifesto as a continuation of the administration’s reform agenda. He said the reforms had already produced measurable results, particularly in the solid minerals sector, where revenue had increased significantly following the introduction of new policies and regulatory measures. Revenue from the sector rose from six billion naira in 2023 to thirty-eight billion naira in 2024 and seventy billion naira in 2025.
Alake disclosed that revenue from the solid minerals sector had exceeded one hundred and one billion naira within the first nine months of 2026. He attributed the growth to deliberate government policies, improved regulation, and efforts to reposition solid minerals as a major contributor to Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda. The Minister’s statement indicates a significant increase in revenue, showcasing the positive impact of the reforms.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the new manifesto would build on existing reforms while expanding their benefits across critical sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, industrialisation, and manufacturing. He cited the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as an example of how government policies were directly benefiting ordinary Nigerians. The initiative had provided students with access to higher education financing and additional welfare support.
Idris urged journalists to embrace balanced and objective reporting, stressing that while holding government accountable and exposing corruption remained essential responsibilities of the media, they should also acknowledge positive developments and report areas where government policies were producing results. He emphasised that constructive reporting was not an endorsement of any political administration but a contribution to national development.
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, highlighted the policy direction and thematic areas to be covered in the party’s proposed development agenda for 2027 to 2031. As Deputy Director, Manifesto and Policy Development of the Presidential Campaign Council, she provided insight into the party’s plans for the future. The APC’s development agenda aims to address various sectors, including industry, trade, and investment.
The APC’s unveiling of its manifesto marks a significant step towards consolidating its economic reforms and improving the lives of Nigerians. The party’s promises to address structural challenges, strengthen the economy, and expand benefits across critical sectors indicate its commitment to national development. The manifesto’s success will depend on the effective implementation of its policies and the continued support of Nigerians.
Key points
- APC unveils manifesto for 2027-2031, promising to consolidate economic reforms and improve living conditions for Nigerians.
- The manifesto aims to build on existing reforms, expanding benefits across critical sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing.
- The APC’s development agenda for 2027 to 2031 will address various sectors, including industry, trade, and investment.
