Abia State Development Plan
Building resilience, driving innovation, safeguarding our future.
A 30-year strategic roadmap for sustainable growth and transformation, structured across six key pillars to guide policy and investment decisions for successive administrations.
Contents
Strategic Framework
Six Pillars for Growth
The Development Plan is structured across six key pillars to help achieve the desired goals of sustainable growth and transformation.
People and Resources
Focuses on cultural orientation, projecting the good image of Abians, and fostering an impactful diaspora network.
Growth and Stability
Maintaining a stable economic environment through sound fiscal policies, inflation control, and economic analysis.
Sustainable Economy
Expanding opportunities in Agriculture, Industrial development, and Security while promoting environmental sustainability.
Social Infrastructure & Inclusion
Prioritising social protection programs in healthcare, education, and poverty reduction with access for vulnerable groups.
Governance and Reform
Enhancing institutional capacity, transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement across government institutions.
Cross Sector Linkages
Ensuring effective implementation and monitoring through capacity building, indicators, and metrics to track progress.
Background
Plan Evolution
With the approval of Governor Alex Otti, the Abia State Planning Commission initiated the review and update of the State Development Plan on January 23, 2024. The process involved extensive research, stakeholder consultations, data analysis, and validation.
The updated plan was revised to reflect a renewed vision for inclusive and sustainable development, responding to global changes including the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting economic trends, and alignment with the UN SDGs, ECOWAS Vision 2050, and Africa's Agenda 2063.
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