How will states get more control over their natural resources?
I will push to amend laws like the Petroleum Act, the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, the Land Use Act, and the Petroleum Profit Tax Act, so states can manage and benefit more directly from resources in their territory. States will still remit agreed taxes and royalties to the federal government, so we keep national balance and shared responsibility. I want states encouraged to build resource-based industries, like processing and value addition, instead of only extracting raw materials. Clear rules will guide environmental protection, transparency and accountability in how resources are managed.
Where this comes from
p. 22 MANIFESTO OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) Party Manifesto 2027-2031 2026-10-05 ›
7. Promote responsible resource control with national balance. States will have greater control over natural resources within their territories, while contributing fairly to the federation through taxes and royalties. This will drive local development while preserving national cohesion.
Details:
● Amend relevant laws, including the Petroleum Act, Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, Land Use Act, and Petroleum Profit Tax Act, to enable states to manage and benefit more directly from their natural resources ● Require states to remit agreed taxes or royalties to the federal government to maintain national balance and shared responsibility ● Encourage states to develop resource-based industries, including processing and value addition, rather than relying solely on extraction ● Establish clear regulatory frameworks to ensure environmental protection, transparency, and accountability in resource management 8. Promote the inclusion of women, youths, and persons with disabilities in governance. We will ensure that vulnerable and underrepresented groups are meaningfully included in political appointments, decision-making processes, and elective offices, with clear policies and institutional support to make inclusion a reality, not just a promise.