Social sector infrastructure notably in areas such as health and education are important in supporting Nigeria’s attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

Nigeria’s current low development indicators suggest that increased investments in social sector infrastructure can help to improve coverage and access to facilities for the broader population. While education outcomes (such as primary school enrolment rates) have increased in recent years, health indicators remain very poor even when compared to other African countries. Under-five infant mortality is high (at about 194 per 1000 live births) while life expectancy at birth remains low (at about 43.8 years). Increasing investments in health infrastructure may help to improve access to health outcomes for Nigerians.

Sub-national governments in Nigeria have a major responsibility to providing social infrastructure for Nigerian citizens. UDBN remains committed to supporting sub-national governments in designing and executing various infrastructure projects.