President Tinubu Vows To Intensify Fight Against Terrorism, Build Prosperous, Inclusive, Resilient Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to deepen global engagement and intensify the fight against terrorism and criminality, just as he pledged to build a prosperous, inclusive and resilient country for all 

Tinubu’s comments came in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s threat last week to send US forces into Nigeria with “guns-a-blazing” if Nigeria seen as Africa’s most populous country does not stem what he described as the killing of Christians by Islamists.

President Tinubu was speaking on Thursday shortly after an economic briefing by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who reported during the Federal Executive Council meeting that the administration’s reform agenda continues to stimulate investor confidence and deliver notable economic gains.

The present administration according to him, remains firmly committed to moving the country forward under the Renewed Hope Agenda, despite prevailing political and security pressures.

Tinubu also acknowledged the scale of the security and economic challenges confronting the nation.

"The task ahead is immense. But we are resolved to move forward with unity and purpose, to defeat terrorism and build a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Nigeria,” he said.

Meanwhile, President Tinubu said the Eurobond’s oversubscription, despite political anxieties, underlined global faith in Nigeria’s fundamentals.

“Despite the political headwinds and fears, our partners have continued to engage with confidence,” he said.

Edun had expressed gratitude to the President and cabinet members for their support during his recent illness, explaining that the ongoing reforms, though challenging, were driven by a clear objective to build a competitive economy that creates jobs and lifts millions out of poverty.

According to the minister, Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.23 per cent in Q2 2025, the strongest expansion in a decade outside the post-COVID-19 rebound.

He said 13 sectors expanded by more than seven per cent, up from nine in the previous quarter, evidence of broad-based resilience.

He noted that the industrial sector nearly doubled its growth from 3.72 per cent to 7.45 per cent, reflecting rising productivity and renewed investor interest.