The Federal Government has unveiled a new economic reform and investment mobilisation strategy aimed at accelerating growth, creating jobs and positioning Nigeria on a path towards a one trillion dollar economy.

The strategy, known as the 2026 Growth Acceleration and Investment Mobilisation Strategy, was disclosed in a statement signed by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, and made available to Saturday PUNCH.

According to the statement, the strategy will be anchored by the Federal Ministry of Finance and will focus on macroeconomic stability, increased private capital inflows and foreign direct investment.

Uzoka-Anite said that building on reforms implemented over the past two years, including exchange rate unification, energy market restructuring and fiscal consolidation, the administration of President Bola Tinubu intends to move the economy from a phase of stabilisation to expansion in 2026.

She noted that the reforms were designed to “lower risk, unlock private capital, and ensure that Nigeria delivers sustainable returns for investors while expanding opportunity for our citizens,”

The minister said the administration plans to scale output, deepen domestic value creation and place the economy on a credible path towards achieving a one trillion dollar gross domestic product by 2036, in line with the Nigeria First Policy.

“The strategy is anchored on macroeconomic predictability, clear sectoral investment pathways and disciplined policy execution, which the government said are critical to restoring investor confidence,” she said.

Uzoka-Anite stated that the government would strengthen coordination between fiscal and monetary authorities, with the Ministry of Finance working closely with the Central Bank of Nigeria to support disinflation, exchange rate stability and orderly credit conditions.

“A stable and transparent economic environment where inflation, exchange rates and fiscal policies are predictable is essential to reducing uncertainty for investors and businesses.

“Our objective is to lower inflation expectations, compress sovereign risk premiums and reduce the cost of capital for both public and private investment,” she said.

She identified priority sectors expected to drive growth to include energy and gas-based industrialisation, agribusiness, manufacturing, housing, healthcare, digital services, creative industries, logistics and solid minerals.

Uzoka-Anite said the government would remove regulatory bottlenecks and price controls to unlock private capital across key sectors of the economy.

“To boost capital formation, the administration plans reforms to deepen capital and insurance markets, expand long-term local currency instruments and encourage stronger participation by pension funds and institutional investors.

“Nigeria will pursue a sector-driven growth model that combines export expansion with rising domestic demand.

“Capital formation is central to Nigeria’s growth acceleration strategy and its ability to achieve the desired GDP growth in 2026,” she added.

According to the minister, the strategy also places strong emphasis on financial inclusion, with plans to expand consumer credit and access to finance for households, microenterprises, women- and youth-led businesses, as well as underserved communities.

She said Development Finance Institutions, including the Bank of Industry and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank, are expected to play a key role in de-risking priority sectors and mobilising long-term capital.

“DFIs are essential partners in de-risking priority sectors, anchoring investor confidence and mobilising large volumes of private capital at scale.

“Deepening access to affordable credit will translate macroeconomic reforms into tangible welfare gains for Nigerians,” she added.

On revenue generation, Uzoka-Anite said the Federal Government would strengthen non-oil revenue mobilisation through improved compliance and digital systems, including the rollout of a Revenue Optimisation Platform and the introduction of mandatory electronic receipts for all federal payments from January 1, 2026.

“For all federal services and products, only electronic receipts will be recognised as legal proof of payment,” she said.

The minister further disclosed that the government plans to improve cash management and restructure domestic debt to reduce short-term interest burdens and free up capital for productive investment.

To position Nigeria as an investment destination of choice, she cited the country’s large consumer market, natural resource endowment, strategic location and ongoing reform momentum, while announcing the establishment of a central investor desk within the Ministry of Finance.

“The 2026 agenda is designed to convert these fundamentals into predictable returns, bankable projects and durable partnerships with global investors,” the government said.

Uzoka-Anite added that implementation of the strategy would intensify in early 2026 through structured engagement with investors, development finance institutions and multilateral partners, stressing that “leadership is measured by the courage to reform and the capacity to deliver results.”