our vision
The vision of the Rural Development Authority Board (RDAB) is to become the driving force for sustainable rural transformation in Nigeria—building communities where every citizen, regardless of location, has access to essential services, economic opportunities, and an improved quality of life. Our vision extends beyond physical infrastructure; it embraces human empowerment, environmental sustainability, and national inclusiveness.
Core Aspiration – To drive sustainable rural transformation in Nigeria by ensuring access to essential services, economic opportunities, and improved quality of life.
At the heart of this vision lies the belief that rural communities are not peripheral, but central, to Nigeria’s future. These areas are home to the majority of the nation’s population and the foundation of its agricultural and resource base. Yet, for decades, rural dwellers have been left behind, marginalized by poor roads, inadequate healthcare, lack of electricity, and limited access to markets. Our vision seeks to correct this imbalance by re-imagining rural life as vibrant, self-reliant, and fully integrated into the nation’s development agenda.
The RDAB envisions a Nigeria where no child must trek kilometers to fetch water, no farmer is cut off from markets due to bad roads, and no community is left in darkness without power. We dream of villages that are digitally connected, environmentally resilient, and socially inclusive. A Nigeria where rural schools have modern classrooms, healthcare centers are well-equipped, and women and youths are empowered to create enterprises that drive economic prosperity.
Why choose us
Core Aspiration
RDAB aims to be the driving force for sustainable rural transformation in Nigeria. Vision focuses on essential services, economic opportunities, and improved quality of life for all citizens, regardless of location.
Commitment to Sustainability
Prioritizes climate resilience, renewable energy, and green agriculture. Seeks to balance economic growth with environmental protection to safeguard vulnerable populations.
Central of Rural Communities
Rural areas are home to the majority of Nigeria’s population and serve as the foundation of its agricultural and resource base. The vision challenges decades of neglect and marginalization, re-imagining rural life as vibrant and self-reliant.
Long-Term National Impact
By 2035 and beyond, rural areas will evolve into innovation hubs driving food security, industrial growth, and national unity. Rural communities will symbolize hope, productivity, and progress, not neglect.
Quality of Life
Improvements
Aims for accessible water, electricity, healthcare, and markets for all rural dwellers. Envisions digitally connected villages, modern schools, well-equipped healthcare centers, and empowered women and youth.
A Call to Action
The vision is a roadmap for inclusivity, equity, and resilience. RDAB invites citizens, government, and private partners to collaborate in creating a balanced and prosperous Nigeria.
This vision is deeply tied to sustainability. As climate change continues to affect vulnerable rural populations, we aim to implement development models that protect natural resources while supporting economic growth. We imagine thriving communities powered by renewable energy, supported by green agriculture, and resilient against environmental shocks.
Ultimately, our vision is to position rural Nigeria as a land of opportunities rather than limitations. By 2035 and beyond, we see rural communities evolving into innovation hubs that contribute to food security, industrial growth, and national unity. We envision a Nigeria where the phrase “rural area” no longer implies neglect, but instead symbolizes hope, productivity, and progress.
The Rural Development Authority Board’s vision is therefore a call to action: to inspire citizens, government agencies, and private partners to join in the mission of creating a more balanced and prosperous Nigeria. It is not merely a statement of intent, but a roadmap toward inclusivity, equity, and resilience. With this vision, the RDAB stands as a beacon of hope, promising a future where Nigeria’s rural communities stand tall as pillars of national strength.