Reps pass national plan bill through second reading

The House of Representatives has debated the general principles of the Bill for an Act to establish a 50-year national economic plan for Nigeria.

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At a plenary , the sponsor of the bill, Amobi Ogah, bemoaned the poor attitude to development plans over the years.

Ogah noted that the proposed legislation provides a legal framework for the sustained implementation of the nation’s development plans.

He said, “A 50-year national economic plan for Nigeria 2026–2076 represents a bold and transformative legislative initiative aimed at addressing one of the country’s persistent development challenges—policy inconsistency and short-term economic planning.

“The proposed bill seeks to establish a legally binding, long-term economic framework that will guide national development across successive administrations.

“By institutionalising continuity, coordination and accountability, the bill is designed to reposition Nigeria’s economy for sustainable growth and global competitiveness.”

Nigeria’s economy has been characterised by a succession of development plans, many of which were ambitious in conception but weak in implementation.