As members of the NEDA family and of this nation
We are committed to uphold the Constitutions
And the ideals of a nation united

Ours is the task to formulate development plans
And ensure that plan implementation
Achieves the goals of national development

In the performance of our mandate,
We shall be guided by the principles
of private initiative and devolution of powers
That greater people participation in the
development process may be achieved

Guided by our faith in God and an inspired leadership
Our hallmarks as a development institution
shall founded on unity and solidarity
And on the integrity, professionalism and
excellence of each and every staff

We shall be transparent in all our actions and
Continue to adhere to the highest tenets of public ethics
for ours is a caring agency
responsive to the needs of every member
while working for the welfare of all