Oyo State Governor and presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has outlined a four-year plan for what he describes as a national “reset”, with security, education, the economy and governance at the centre of his proposed administration.
Makinde made the remarks on Monday at the APM North-Central Town Hall Meeting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, as the party continues its engagements ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
He said the proposed reforms would involve a new security architecture, changes in the education system, an economy driven by data and productivity, as well as reforms to Nigeria’s socio-political system.
Makinde said the four-year period would be sufficient to lay the foundation for what he described as a new direction for the country.
The APM candidate also criticised the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity, particularly in the North-Central region. He questioned the planning and budgetary provisions behind the creation of additional Army divisions, arguing that security initiatives should be backed by clear funding and implementation plans.
Beyond security, Makinde questioned whether increased federal allocations to state governments had translated into meaningful improvements in the lives of Nigerians, particularly in addressing hunger and economic hardship.
He also used Oyo State’s finances to illustrate what he described as the impact of federal economic policies on state governments. According to him, Oyo had reduced its dependence on federal allocations from more than 80 per cent when he assumed office in 2019 to about 65 per cent in 2022, but subsequently moved back towards 80 per cent dependence.
Makinde said his proposed “Reset Nigeria” agenda would therefore seek to address structural weaknesses rather than focus only on individual sectors.
His campaign platform identifies the economy, education, security and socio-political development as key pillars of the proposed agenda.
He said the objective would be to establish systems capable of improving economic productivity, strengthening security, developing human capital and reshaping the relationship between government and citizens.
