Nigeria Adopts Evidence-Based Planning for Development

The Federal Government of Nigeria is implementing evidence-based planning to guide its upcoming development plan for 2026-2030. This initiative was announced during a two-day workshop in Abuja, which evaluated reports on federal government capital projects from 2021 to 2023.

Dr. Deborah Odoh, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, emphasized the importance of this exercise in strengthening public sector performance and ensuring that government investments yield measurable improvements in the lives of Nigerians.

The workshop is part of a strategic effort to conclude the National Development Plan (NDP) 2021-2025 and prepare for the next phase. The evaluation process, described as a critical step, aims to provide credible evidence to shape future policies and improve project implementation.

Key stakeholders, including representatives from various ministries and agencies, participated in the workshop, which also featured presentations from Mr. Atta Yakubu and Mr.

Kayod Olugbenga regarding findings from the South East and South West regions.