President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared 2026 as the “Year of Families and Social Development,” placing the family unit at the centre of Nigeria’s national development strategy. President Tinubu said the initiative aligns Nigeria with countries such as Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, which have adopted family-focused governance models to drive long-term development. “Strengthening families forms the foundation for sustainable economic growth, national security and social cohesion,” the President said. I hereby direct that the year 2026 be designated as the Year of Social Development and Families in Nigeria, with coordinated action across all arms and levels of government,” he added. If fully implemented, the Tinubu administration believes the family-centred strategy could help reduce poverty, strengthen social safety nets and tackle some of the root causes of insecurity nationwide.

Source: The Guardian February 07, 2026 05:48 UTC