The Oyo State Governor and standard bearer of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, alongside his running mate, Lawal Daura, has finalized arrangements to launch their comprehensive policy blueprint known as the Reset Nigeria Agenda manifesto. The high-profile public presentation is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 4 November, at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hotels and Suites located in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Issued through an official statement by the Makinde/Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation, the policy document is formally titled “Manifesto and Policy Document (2027–2031)”. This strategic framework aims to lay bare the campaign's core legislative and executive intentions as the nation edges closer to the general polls. Organizers have confirmed that the gathering will draw a diverse audience, including prominent political actors, civil society figures, democracy advocates, and international observers.
What are the four pillars of the Reset Nigeria Agenda?
According to the presidential standard bearer, the Reset Nigeria Agenda is anchored on four primary developmental focus areas: economic revitalization, security architecture overhaul, educational advancement, and socio-political restructuring.
Detailing the economic vision, the campaign intends to foster a productive market environment, alleviate the financial burdens associated with the cost of living and enterprise operations, upgrade vital infrastructure, and expand opportunities for households. On national security, the blueprint emphasizes intelligence-led operations, proactive threat prevention, robust inter-agency synergy, and community-driven safety measures.
Furthermore, the educational sector overhaul focuses on elevating learning standards, tackling the crisis of out-of-school children, and equipping the younger demographic with practical, modern competencies. The fourth focus area addresses the restructuring of governance frameworks through institutional strengthening and the devolution of greater powers to sub-national governments within the federal framework.
How was the manifesto formulated?
The campaign team emphasized that the policy proposals were not crafted in isolation but were shaped through extensive nationwide consultations. These included town hall meetings held across all six geopolitical zones of the country.
While speaking during the final zonal engagement in Enugu State on 29 October, the candidate noted that the policy directions mirror the direct feedback, challenges, and aspirations gathered from ordinary citizens. He stated that the vision seeks to replicate the trust-building measures and governance model experienced during his tenure as governor in Oyo State on a nationwide scale.