President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled an ambitious set of development targets for Nigeria, promising to recruit 78,000 additional security personnel, facilitate the construction of 200,000 affordable homes and achieve six per cent annual economic growth if re-elected in 2027.
The promises are contained in the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential election manifesto titled From Reform to Prosperity Agenda 2027–2031.
According to the 109-page document, obtained by The PUNCH, the administration is proposing major reforms across security, education, healthcare, housing, electricity and economic development.
The APC is scheduled to formally unveil the manifesto on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
Tinubu said his proposed second-term agenda would focus on translating the economic reforms introduced during his first tenure into tangible improvements in the living conditions of Nigerians.
Tinubu Plans To Recruit 78,000 Security Personnel
One of the major highlights of the manifesto is the proposed recruitment of 78,000 additional personnel to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture.
The plan includes 28,000 additional military personnel and 50,000 newly recruited police officers.
The President said the recruitment drive would be supported by specialised training, modern equipment, improved intelligence gathering and better welfare packages for security personnel.
He also promised to strengthen the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and organised criminal activities across the country.
The manifesto further disclosed plans to complete and equip four new Army divisions located in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City.
Tinubu also proposed recruiting 30,150 additional personnel into the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to take over static security responsibilities currently handled by the police.
Other security measures include expanding community policing, deploying forest guards and Agro-Rangers, strengthening border surveillance and improving emergency response systems.
The administration also intends to introduce more technology-driven policing through officers’ body cameras, digital crime records, geographic mapping systems and modern forensic facilities.
200,000 Affordable Houses For Nigerian Workers
The APC manifesto also outlines plans to facilitate the construction of 200,000 affordable housing units for Nigerian workers by 2031.
According to the document, the proposed Tinubu Mass Social Housing Scheme will be implemented through mortgage financing arrangements and partnerships with licensed private property developers.
The initiative is expected to improve access to decent accommodation for working households while strengthening regulations designed to protect property buyers.
Tinubu Targets 6% Economic Growth, Lower Inflation
On the economy, the President promised to accelerate Nigeria’s annual economic growth to six per cent by 2031.
The manifesto also identifies lower inflation, improved food production, increased employment opportunities and access to affordable credit as major priorities.
Tinubu said the administration would work towards halving youth unemployment and expanding equitable credit access to half of all economically active Nigerians.
The government also plans to improve agricultural production, storage and food processing while reducing post-harvest losses.
The proposed measures are expected to strengthen food security and make the movement of goods across states faster and cheaper.
Electricity Generation To Reach 10,000MW
The manifesto further outlines plans to increase available electricity generation towards 10,000 megawatts to improve power supply to homes, businesses and communities.
Tinubu said the administration would strengthen transmission and distribution infrastructure, expand electricity metering and extend clean energy access to underserved communities.
The proposal is aimed at addressing electricity challenges affecting Nigerian households, manufacturers and small businesses.
20,000 New Teachers, Better Healthcare
In the education sector, the President promised to recruit and train 20,000 additional teachers, with particular attention to rural communities and underserved areas.
The administration also intends to strengthen foundational learning, expand technical and vocational education and improve digital skills development.
The manifesto further proposes stronger school safety measures and improved access to water and sanitation facilities.
For healthcare, Tinubu promised to increase the number of functional primary healthcare centres nationwide from the current 53 per cent towards 90 per cent by 2031.
He also pledged to expand active health insurance coverage from more than 23 million enrollees to 40 per cent of Nigerians.
The administration plans to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare spending from 71 per cent to below 50 per cent of total health expenditure.
Other proposals include improving maternal healthcare, expanding cancer treatment facilities, strengthening emergency medical services and increasing local production of essential medicines.
More Promises On Security Welfare, Governance And National Development
The APC manifesto also highlights plans to improve the welfare of military personnel, police officers and other security workers.
Tinubu promised to implement approved salary increases, improve accommodation and working conditions, and accelerate insurance and pension payments to families of officers who die in active service.
The document further outlines plans to rehabilitate police barracks, strengthen maritime surveillance, improve cybersecurity and modernise fire service operations.
On governance, the President promised to strengthen accountability through digital case management systems and improved monitoring of public service delivery.
He also pledged to ensure that local governments receive their constitutional allocations under clear performance standards.
Additionally, the administration plans to increase national identity registration coverage to 95 per cent of Nigerians.
The manifesto presents an extensive list of proposed reforms and development targets that the APC says it intends to pursue between 2027 and 2031 if Tinubu secures another presidential mandate.
However, the proposed targets will ultimately be measured by their implementation and the extent to which they improve security, economic opportunities and living conditions across the country.
