The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its 2027–2031 presidential manifesto, outlining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proposed agenda for a second term in office, with fresh promises covering security, electricity, employment, education, healthcare, housing and economic growth.
The 109-page document, titled From Reforms to Prosperity: Agenda 2027–2031, was unveiled on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
The manifesto outlines the party’s intention to move from the economic reforms introduced during Tinubu’s first term to what it describes as a new phase of shared prosperity and improved living conditions for Nigerians.
The document is structured around four strategic pillars: a secure and resilient nation; better quality of life and more affordable living; energy, infrastructure and economic growth; and effective and accountable governance.
Here are 25 major promises contained in the newly unveiled manifesto.
1. Recruitment of 78,000 security personnel
The APC promises to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture through the recruitment and deployment of 28,000 additional military personnel and 50,000 police officers.
The party also proposes expanding the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) by 30,150 personnel to take over certain static security responsibilities.
Premium Times reports that the combined security expansion would amount to more than 108,000 personnel, although some of the military and police recruitment figures had been announced previously.
2. Four additional Army divisions
The manifesto promises to complete and equip four additional Army divisions to be headquartered in Makurdi, Benue State; Ilorin, Kwara State; Jalingo, Taraba State; and Benin City, Edo State.
3. Improved police-to-citizen ratio
The party plans to expand police recruitment and training towards a ratio of one police officer to 400 citizens.
It also proposes body cameras, digital policing systems, improved forensic facilities and modern emergency response channels.
4. Six per cent annual economic growth
The APC targets an annual economic growth rate of six per cent, with the objective of expanding production, attracting investment and improving economic opportunities.
5. Inflation below eight per cent
The manifesto outlines an ambition to reduce inflation to below eight per cent by 2031, alongside efforts to sustain a downward trend in food prices and the general cost of living.
6. Electricity supply towards 10,000MW
The party promises to increase electricity supply, targeting peak distribution of 10,000 megawatts to support households, businesses and industries.
7. Seven million additional electricity meters
The manifesto also proposes installing seven million additional electricity meters to improve accurate billing and reduce estimated electricity charges.
8. One million export-linked jobs
The APC promises to create one million export-linked jobs for young Nigerians by 2030, particularly through talent exports, digital services and other internationally competitive sectors.
9. Halving youth unemployment
The party says it will work towards reducing youth unemployment by half through skills development, entrepreneurship, industrial expansion and employment opportunities.
10. Twenty thousand additional teachers
The manifesto promises to recruit and train 20,000 additional teachers to strengthen the education system and improve teaching quality.
11. Reduction in out-of-school children
The APC targets cutting Nigeria’s out-of-school children population by half by 2031 through improved access to basic education and interventions aimed at keeping children in school.
12. Digital literacy for 30 million Nigerians
The party proposes expanding digital education and literacy programmes to reach 30 million Nigerians, particularly young people seeking opportunities in the technology-driven economy.
13. Expansion of health insurance coverage
The manifesto targets increasing active health insurance coverage to 40 per cent of the Nigerian population to improve access to affordable healthcare.
14. More functional primary healthcare centres
The APC promises to increase the proportion of functional primary healthcare centres nationwide to 90 per cent.
15. Reduction in out-of-pocket medical expenses
The party aims to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure from the 71 per cent baseline cited in the manifesto to below 50 per cent.
16. Construction of 200,000 affordable homes
The manifesto promises to deliver 200,000 affordable homes through the proposed Tinubu Mass Social Housing Scheme, mortgage financing and partnerships with private developers.
The scheme is also expected to extend to Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.
17. At least $15 billion in annual non-oil exports
The APC targets increasing Nigeria’s annual non-oil exports to at least $15 billion through manufacturing, agriculture, solid minerals, technology and other productive sectors.
18. Industrial hubs across the six geopolitical zones
The party proposes establishing at least one major industrial hub in each of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to encourage manufacturing, investment and employment.
19. Increased access to credit
The manifesto outlines plans to broaden access to affordable credit for businesses and economically active Nigerians to support entrepreneurship and private-sector growth.
20. Improved food security
The APC promises to strengthen domestic food production, agricultural value chains, storage facilities and distribution systems as part of efforts to improve food availability and affordability.
21. Digitalisation of the judiciary
The party proposes completing the digitalisation of court processes nationwide, including the expansion of digital case management systems to improve judicial efficiency.
22. Transparency in local government allocations
The manifesto promises greater transparency in the management of local government finances, including public disclosure of allocations to the 774 local government councils.
23. Improved public service delivery
The APC plans to expand digital government services across ministries, departments and agencies to make public services more accessible and efficient.
24. Public monitoring of government promises
The party proposes a public delivery-tracking system that will identify the cost, responsible officials, deadlines and targets attached to major government commitments.
25. Annual performance reports
The manifesto promises regular reporting on implementation, allowing Nigerians to monitor progress and assess whether the government is meeting its stated objectives.
What the APC manifesto means for ordinary Nigerians
If implemented, the proposed policies could have implications for different categories of Nigerians.
For workers, the targets on economic growth, inflation and employment could influence purchasing power and household income.
For students and parents, the proposed recruitment of additional teachers and reduction in out-of-school children could improve access to education.
For business owners, improved electricity supply, industrial development and access to credit could reduce operating difficulties and create opportunities for expansion.
For families, the proposed affordable housing scheme and expanded health insurance coverage could help reduce some of the financial pressures associated with accommodation and medical expenses.
Young Nigerians are also expected to benefit from the proposed digital literacy programmes, vocational opportunities and one million export-linked jobs.
The major question: Can APC deliver?
Although the manifesto contains several measurable targets, Nigerians will be interested in how the party intends to translate these commitments into practical results.
The document comes against the backdrop of economic difficulties, insecurity, unemployment, electricity challenges and concerns about the rising cost of living.
Consequently, the success of the proposed second-term agenda will depend on funding, effective implementation, institutional capacity and regular public accountability.
It is also important to distinguish between commitments already announced or being implemented and genuinely new proposals. For instance, some of the proposed military and police recruitment targets had been approved before the manifesto’s unveiling.
Ultimately, the APC’s 2027–2031 manifesto presents a series of promises against which Nigerians can assess the party’s performance if it secures another presidential mandate. The central test will be whether the targets translate into more affordable living conditions, improved security, reliable electricity, better education and meaningful employment opportunities.
