The Renewed Hope Agenda views financial inclusion as a “central pillar” of President Tinubu’s plan to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The strategy is to focus on financial technology (fintech) to bridge the gaps hindering
the attainment of this objective (Federal Ministry of Finance, 2025). The agenda considers financial inclusion
as very crucial because a $1 trillion economy cannot be built on government action alone; it requires the productivity of millions of currently excluded entrepreneurs and citizens, including those in rural areas
(Federal Ministry of Finance, 2025).

This policy brief outlines the critical requirements for making this happen in
Nigeria.