A recent report by Market Trend International, a research agency, suggested that President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda was yielding results, but its impact is not resonating with the masses.
The report, which based on a nationally representative sample across urban and rural areas, revealed mixed sentiments about the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Conducted over a 2-week period in February 2026, the survey showed 49 percent of respondents believe the agenda is working, but not well enough, resulting in a net favourable rating of 36 percent.
According to the Executive Director Market Trend International, Victor Ebhomenye in the report, the Renewed Hope Agenda recorded a net favourable rating of +8 points, with 49 percent of respondents indicating that it is working.
The report therefore reads in parts: “A significant 36 percent of respondents within the 49 percent believe the agenda is working, but not well enough.
“While day-to-day challenges persist, key policies are quietly shaping Nigeria’s long- term trajectory.
“The National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan (NIlMP) continues to guide investments in road networks and transport systems, improving connectivity and enabling economic activity across regions.
“In parallel, broader infrastructure reforms are gradually addressing power and logistics bottle necks creating a more efficient environment for businesses.”
The report emphasised that policy direction in agriculture and finance remains aligned with NATIP, aiming to bolster local food systems through innovation and mechanisation.
While stating that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Strategy is expanding access to credit and financial services-particularly for SMEs, youth, and women, the report added that these efforts are not yet fully felt at the house hold level.
According to the report which came under the theme, “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda: Public Opinion Snapshot (Feruary2026)’’, rising inflation continues to erode purchasing power; essential goods-food, transport and housing.
The report also identified sharp increases in unemployment and under employment as pressing concerns that persist.
The report also highlighted a growing disconnect between policy rollout and tangible benefits noting that until inflation eases and job opportunities increase, many Nigerians would remain skeptical about the impact of the Renewed Hope Agenda reforms.
Describing patience as the key master key, the report noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda is laying important structural foundations, adding that the real test lies in translating policy progress into tangible household benefits.
“As reforms mature and macroeconomic pressures ease alongside a gradual de- escalation of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict-the expectation is that more Nigerians would begin to feel the impact directly,” the report added.
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