The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, emphasized the importance of evaluation in achieving Nigeria's development ambitions at the 2026 National Association of Evaluators Conference in Abuja. He described evaluation as a critical instrument for translating Nigeria's development ambitions into tangible improvements in citizens' lives. This, he said, would support Nigeria's ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030 and advance Agenda 2050.
Mr. Bagudu stressed the need to implement the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030 effectively, which requires sustained commitment to implementation and strategic deployment of resources. He also highlighted the importance of the Renewed Hope Agenda and other national development priorities, which require effective institutions, coordinated implementation, and clear development outcomes.
The minister urged stakeholders to ensure development plans deliver measurable, sustainable results beyond policy formulation. He emphasized that for these interventions to deliver sustainable results, they must reflect local circumstances, complement existing investments, and address genuine development needs. This, he believes, will help ensure that development interventions address citizens' needs and deliver sustainable benefits.
Mr. Bagudu commended the National Association of Evaluators for providing a platform for constructive engagement on evaluation and national development. He said discussions at the conference would strengthen the country's capacity to translate development priorities into meaningful and sustainable results. The minister called for sustained collaboration among stakeholders and citizens to improve development planning and implementation.
The federal government's commitment to evidence-based policymaking, effective development planning, and results-driven implementation is a step towards achieving its development ambitions. The minister's emphasis on evaluation and effective implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030 is crucial to Nigeria's economic growth. The government aims to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030 and advance Agenda 2050.
Effective evaluation will help ensure that development interventions address citizens' needs and deliver sustainable benefits. The minister's call for sustained collaboration among stakeholders and citizens to improve development planning and implementation is essential. This will help strengthen the quality of evidence used in decision-making and ensure that development plans deliver measurable, sustainable results.
The 2026 National Association of Evaluators Conference in Abuja provided a platform for stakeholders to discuss evaluation and national development. The conference aimed to strengthen the country's capacity to translate development priorities into meaningful and sustainable results. The minister's keynote address emphasized the importance of evaluation in achieving Nigeria's development ambitions.
Key points
- The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to evidence-based policymaking, effective development planning, and results-driven implementation to achieve its development ambitions.
- The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, emphasized the importance of evaluation in achieving Nigeria's development ambitions, including building a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
- Effective evaluation and implementation of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026–2030 are crucial to Nigeria's economic growth and achieving its development ambitions.
