The Nigerian government has initiated a human capital project to enhance economic potential and promote inclusive growth. The Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, attended the first meeting of the National Steering Committee for the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme in Abuja.
“The programme is an ambitious, World Bank-supported initiative, aimed at accelerating inclusive economic development through strategic investment in Nigeria’s people,” said Mr. Edun.
The committee is chaired by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. It includes key Federal Executive Council members as co-chairs, such as Ministers of Finance, Education, Health, Women Affairs, among others.
Mr. Edun described the HOPE programme as a transformative platform designed to unlock Nigeria’s economic potential by strengthening health, education, and governance systems across the country. He emphasized that this initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic renewal agenda, which prioritizes human capital for sustainable growth.
“The President’s vision is clear: prosperity must be inclusive. No one is to be left behind,” he stated.
With five states and the Federal Capital Territory already participating, Mr. Edun encouraged other states to join promptly. He also stressed the importance of investing in Nigeria’s growing youth population, noting that African countries will constitute 25% of the global workforce over the next three decades.