The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a four-pillar manifesto for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed second term in office, outlining an ambitious programme focused on national security, improved living standards, infrastructure development, economic growth and accountable governance ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election.
The 109-page document, titled From Reform to Prosperity: Agenda 2027–2031, was officially unveiled on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
The manifesto presents the ruling party’s proposed direction for the country between 2027 and 2031, with particular emphasis on translating the economic reforms introduced during Tinubu’s first administration into measurable improvements in the lives of Nigerians.
The document identifies four major pillars: a secure and resilient nation; a better quality and more affordable life for every Nigerian; energy, infrastructure and economic growth; and effective and accountable governance.
Through the proposed programme, the APC is promising to address some of Nigeria’s most persistent challenges, including insecurity, inflation, unemployment, unreliable electricity, inadequate infrastructure and weaknesses in public service delivery.
The unveiling represents a significant development in the party’s preparations for the 2027 presidential election, as Tinubu seeks another four-year mandate from Nigerian voters.
APC Outlines Four Major Pillars of Its 2027–2031 Manifesto
The party’s new manifesto reorganises the administration’s existing Renewed Hope Agenda into four broad policy pillars intended to guide its proposed second-term programme.
The first pillar, a secure and resilient nation, focuses on strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, improving the capacity of security agencies and protecting citizens against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities.
The second pillar, a better quality and more affordable life for every Nigerian, addresses the economic difficulties confronting households, including high living costs, food affordability, access to healthcare, education and employment opportunities.
The third pillar, energy, infrastructure and economic growth, prioritises electricity generation, transportation infrastructure, industrial development, investment and the expansion of productive economic activities.
The fourth pillar, effective and accountable governance, focuses on institutional capacity, transparency, public-sector performance and responsible management of government resources.
Together, the four pillars provide the framework for the party’s proposed transition from economic restructuring to a programme that places greater emphasis on delivering visible benefits to citizens.
The manifesto also identifies four supporting foundations: macroeconomic stability, the rule of law, institutional capability and national cohesion.
These foundations are intended to support the implementation of the party’s eight priority areas under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Tinubu Targets Recruitment of 78,000 Additional Security Personnel
National security features prominently in the APC’s proposed second-term programme, with the manifesto outlining plans to recruit 78,000 additional personnel into Nigeria’s security services.
The proposed recruitment includes 28,000 military personnel and 50,000 police officers.
The party says the expansion is intended to strengthen the country’s capacity to confront terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats affecting communities across the federation.
The manifesto also proposes completing the establishment and equipping of four additional Army divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City.
Another component involves recruiting 30,150 personnel into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), with the aim of transferring certain static security responsibilities away from the police.
The document further identifies technology and operational improvements as important elements of the proposed security reforms.
These include body cameras, digital record-management systems, emergency response channels and modern forensic facilities.
The APC’s security proposals come against the background of persistent insecurity in several parts of Nigeria, where communities continue to experience attacks, kidnapping, violent crime and displacement.
Although the manifesto outlines specific recruitment and institutional targets, the actual impact will depend on implementation, funding, training, equipment and the ability of security agencies to coordinate their operations effectively.
APC Promises Lower Living Costs and Improved Food Security
The second pillar addresses the economic pressures facing Nigerian households, particularly the rising cost of food, transportation, housing and other essential goods and services.
The manifesto promises to place inflation on a sustained downward trajectory while improving food production, storage, processing and distribution.
One of the identified targets is reducing post-harvest losses by half.
Post-harvest losses remain an important challenge for Nigerian agriculture, as inadequate storage facilities, transportation difficulties and limited processing capacity can cause farmers to lose significant portions of their produce.
Reducing these losses could improve the availability of food in domestic markets, strengthen farmers’ earnings and contribute to more efficient agricultural supply chains.
The APC also promises to pursue policies aimed at making essential goods and services more affordable.
However, the manifesto’s commitments remain policy targets rather than guaranteed outcomes.
For Nigerians currently facing economic pressure, the central issue will be whether the proposed measures translate into improved purchasing power, more stable food prices and better household living conditions.
Economic Growth Target Set at Six Per Cent Annually
Under the economic growth component, the APC has set a target of achieving annual economic growth of six per cent by 2031.
The proposed target reflects the party’s ambition to expand productive activities, strengthen investment and create more employment opportunities.
The manifesto also identifies annual non-oil exports of at least $15 billion as an important economic objective.
Expanding non-oil exports could help diversify Nigeria’s sources of foreign exchange and reduce the country’s longstanding dependence on crude oil revenue.
For an economy with substantial agricultural, manufacturing and natural resource potential, increasing the contribution of non-oil sectors remains an important part of long-term economic diversification.
The document also proposes measures to improve the business environment, expand industrial capacity and strengthen infrastructure supporting economic activities.
The party’s broader objective is to encourage economic growth that generates employment and improves living conditions rather than focusing exclusively on headline economic indicators.
Nevertheless, achieving six per cent annual growth would require sustained investment, macroeconomic stability, reliable electricity, improved security and policies capable of supporting businesses across different sectors.
Electricity Generation Targeted at 10,000 Megawatts
The APC manifesto identifies electricity supply as another major priority for the proposed second administration.
The party plans to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation towards 10,000 megawatts, alongside measures aimed at strengthening energy infrastructure.
Reliable electricity remains essential for industrial development, commercial activities, education, healthcare and household productivity.
Businesses across Nigeria continue to face operational difficulties associated with inconsistent electricity supply and the additional costs of alternative power sources.
The proposed expansion is therefore intended to support manufacturing, attract investment and improve the operating environment for small and medium-sized enterprises.
However, increasing generation capacity alone will not resolve Nigeria’s electricity challenges.
Transmission infrastructure, distribution networks, sector financing, regulatory stability and the financial sustainability of electricity market participants will also influence the success of the target.
The extent to which the proposed reforms improve electricity access and reliability across different parts of the country will be an important measure of their effectiveness.
Housing, Education and Healthcare Feature in Second-Term Agenda
The manifesto also outlines commitments covering housing, education and healthcare, three areas with direct implications for household welfare and national development.
Under housing, Tinubu’s proposed programme targets the construction of 200,000 affordable homes.
The commitment is intended to address housing shortages and improve access to accommodation, particularly for Nigerians struggling with increasing property and rental costs.
In education, the manifesto proposes recruiting an additional 20,000 teachers while pursuing measures to improve access to quality learning.
It also sets a target of reducing the number of out-of-school children by half.
The education proposals are significant because Nigeria continues to face challenges involving school access, teacher shortages, learning conditions and disparities between different regions.
In healthcare, the APC plans to increase the proportion of functional primary healthcare centres nationwide to 90 per cent.
The manifesto also targets expanding active health insurance coverage to 40 per cent of Nigerians.
These commitments are intended to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and improve access to medical services, particularly among vulnerable populations.
However, achieving the targets will require adequate funding, trained personnel, functional facilities, essential medical supplies and effective monitoring.
One Million Jobs and Improved Employment Opportunities
Employment generation is another important element of the APC’s proposed second-term programme.
The manifesto places emphasis on reducing youth unemployment and expanding economic opportunities through investment, industrial growth and improved infrastructure.
The party’s wider economic proposals are expected to support employment through agriculture, manufacturing, construction, technology and other productive sectors.
The document also identifies a target of halving youth unemployment by 2031.
For Nigeria, where a large proportion of the population consists of young people, employment generation remains a major economic and social priority.
Limited access to decent employment can worsen poverty, increase economic vulnerability and contribute to social instability.
The success of the proposed employment strategy will therefore depend on whether economic expansion produces sustainable jobs and whether young Nigerians can access the skills and opportunities required by employers.
Presidency Urges Nigerians to Judge APC by Its Promises
At the manifesto unveiling in Abuja, the Presidency urged Nigerians to examine the party’s previous and current policy commitments and assess its performance against the promises made to voters.
The Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, described the manifesto as a commitment between political leaders and the electorate.
He acknowledged that the administration’s economic reforms had placed pressure on households, stressing that the difficulties experienced by ordinary Nigerians should not be ignored.
Gbajabiamila also defended the administration’s decisions to remove the petrol subsidy and unify the foreign exchange market, arguing that the reforms were necessary to address longstanding economic problems.
His remarks reflected the administration’s position that difficult economic decisions were taken to address structural weaknesses and create a foundation for future growth.
Meanwhile, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu, who chaired the APC’s 2027 Manifesto Unveiling Committee, maintained that the government’s economic reforms would translate into improved living conditions.
He acknowledged that more work remained necessary to ensure ordinary Nigerians experienced the benefits of the administration’s policies.
The statements formed part of the government’s effort to explain its economic direction and present its proposed second-term priorities to voters.
Why the APC Manifesto Matters Ahead of the 2027 Election
The unveiling of the manifesto comes at a politically significant period as Nigeria prepares for another presidential election.
For the ruling party, the document provides an opportunity to explain how it intends to build on the policies introduced during Tinubu’s first administration.
For voters, however, the manifesto provides a basis for assessing the party’s priorities, evaluating its previous performance and determining whether its proposed programme addresses their most pressing concerns.
The economic reforms introduced since 2023, particularly the removal of petrol subsidies and foreign exchange market reforms, have generated significant debate over their economic benefits and social costs.
While the government has defended the measures as necessary structural adjustments, many households and businesses have continued to face financial difficulties associated with higher living costs.
This creates an important political and economic challenge for the APC as it seeks another mandate.
The party must demonstrate not only that its policies can improve national economic indicators but also that ordinary Nigerians can experience meaningful improvements in their daily lives.
The proposed targets on inflation, electricity, housing, employment, healthcare and security will therefore attract considerable public attention.
For opposition parties and other political stakeholders, the manifesto is also likely to provide a basis for examining the administration’s record and challenging its proposed solutions.
Ultimately, the credibility of the document will depend on how clearly the party explains its implementation plans, funding arrangements, timelines and accountability mechanisms.
What Happens Next?
Following the unveiling, attention will shift towards communicating the manifesto’s proposals to voters and explaining how the party intends to implement its commitments if Tinubu secures another presidential mandate.
The 2027–2031 document provides the APC’s proposed policy direction for the next four years, but its targets remain commitments rather than completed achievements.
Nigerians will be watching how the party addresses the country’s security challenges, cost-of-living pressures, electricity shortages, unemployment and weaknesses in public services.
The administration will also face questions about the resources required to finance its proposed projects and how progress will be measured across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
As the 2027 election approaches, the manifesto is expected to become an important reference point in political discussions about Tinubu’s first-term record and his proposed second-term priorities.
For the electorate, the most important consideration will be whether the promises outlined in the document can produce measurable improvements in security, economic opportunities, public infrastructure and household welfare.
The APC has presented its vision under the theme of moving from reform to prosperity. Whether that vision becomes a reality will ultimately depend on implementation, accountability and the experiences of Nigerians.
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Sources
- All Progressives Congress (APC) – 2027–2031 Presidential Election Manifesto.
- The Punch – Report on the APC manifesto and Tinubu’s proposed security and economic targets, November 10, 2026.
- Vanguard – Report on the four-pillar manifesto and Presidency’s remarks at the unveiling, November 10, 2026.
- BusinessDay – Report on the APC’s economic growth, inflation and electricity targets, November 10, 2026.
- Channels Television – Report on the unveiling of the APC’s 2027 presidential manifesto.
