The Federal Government has reassured investors, analysts, and international partners that Nigeria remains stable, peaceful, and firmly focused on economic growth following a targeted joint security operation conducted by Nigerian and United States forces in Sokoto on Christmas Day.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, OFR, clarified that Nigeria is not at war with itself or any other nation, stressing that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in collaboration with trusted international partners.
According to the Minister, the operation was intelligence-led, precise, and targeted solely at terrorist elements threatening innocent lives, national stability, and economic activity. He emphasized that such actions strengthen peace and reinforce investor confidence rather than undermine it.
Mr. Edun noted that security and economic stability are inseparable, adding that efforts to safeguard lives and communities are inherently pro-growth and pro-investment.
Highlighting recent economic performance, the Minister disclosed that Nigeria recorded GDP growth of 3.98 percent in the third quarter of 2025, following a stronger 4.23 percent growth in the second quarter. He expressed optimism that fourth-quarter growth figures would be even stronger.
Inflation, he said, has decelerated for the seventh consecutive period and has fallen below 15 percent, reflecting improved price stability and the effectiveness of coordinated fiscal and monetary policies.
The Minister further stated that Nigeria’s financial markets remain resilient, with stable domestic and international debt markets supported by prudent fiscal management. He revealed that the country has received credit rating upgrades from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s over the past year, describing them as independent endorsements of Nigeria’s reform agenda and economic direction.
Reiterating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision, Mr. Edun said the administration’s objective for 2026 is to consolidate the gains of 2025, strengthen economic resilience, and build a sustainable, inclusive, and growth-oriented economy.
As markets reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025, the Minister assured investors that Nigeria remains focused, reform-driven, and committed to stability.
“Nigeria remains open for business, anchored in peace, and firmly focused on the future,” the statement concluded.
