The Federal Government has reassured investors, analysts and multilateral partners that Nigeria remains stable and firmly focused on economic growth, despite recent security operations carried out in the country.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, said the targeted joint security operation conducted by Nigeria and the United States in Sokoto on Christmas Day was aimed solely at combating terrorism and posed no threat to national stability or investor confidence.
“Nigeria is not at war with itself, nor with any nation,” Edun said. “What Nigeria is decisively confronting—alongside trusted international partners—is terrorism. This distinction is important, and it is fundamental to understanding the positive economic implications of recent actions.”
He explained that the operation was intelligence-led and precisely executed, stressing that such actions strengthen, rather than weaken, the foundations of peace and economic growth.
“The operation in question was precise, intelligence-led, and focused exclusively on terrorist elements that threaten innocent lives, national stability, and economic activity,” the minister stated. “Far from destabilising markets or weakening confidence, such actions strengthen the foundations of peace, protect productive communities, and reinforce the conditions required for sustainable growth.”
According to Edun, the Tinubu administration has recorded measurable progress in both security and economic reforms, with positive macroeconomic indicators reflecting the gains.
“Nigeria recorded GDP growth of 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, following a strong 4.23 per cent growth in Q2, and we expect an even stronger performance in Q4,” he said. “Inflation has decelerated for the seventh consecutive period and is now below 15 per cent, reflecting improving price stability and the effectiveness of coordinated fiscal and monetary actions.”
He added that Nigeria’s financial markets have remained resilient, supported by prudent fiscal management and sustained reforms.
“Our domestic and international debt markets are stable and functioning efficiently,” Edun noted. “Over the past year, Nigeria has received credit rating upgrades from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s—clear, independent endorsements of the strength of our reforms and the credibility of our economic direction.”
The finance minister said the government has maintained fiscal discipline while protecting macroeconomic stability, even amid external shocks.
Referencing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent address, Edun said the administration’s focus for 2026 would be on consolidating gains already achieved.
“Our overarching objective for 2026 is to consolidate the gains of 2025, strengthen Nigeria’s economic resilience, and continue building a sustainable, inclusive and growth-oriented economy,” he said.
As markets reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025, Edun assured investors of Nigeria’s continued commitment to reform and stability.
“Investors can be confident that Nigeria remains focused, reform-driven, and committed to stability,” he said. “The fundamentals are strengthening, the policy direction is clear, and the resolve of this administration to protect lives, secure prosperity, and grow the economy is unwavering.”
He concluded by reaffirming Nigeria’s openness to investment, saying the country remains “open for business, anchored in peace, and firmly focused on the future.”
