The Federal Ministry of Finance has assured investors and international partners that Nigeria remains stable and focused on economic growth, following a joint security operation conducted by Nigerian and United States forces in Sokoto on Christmas Day.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun said the operation should not be misinterpreted as a sign of internal conflict or instability.
“Nigeria remains firmly on a path of peace, stability, and economic progress,” the Minister said.
He explained that the operation was part of Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and protect lives, stressing that the country is “not at war with itself, nor with any nation.”
“What Nigeria is decisively confronting—alongside trusted international partners—is terrorism,” Edun said.
According to him, the security action was carefully planned and based on intelligence, with no wider implications for market confidence or economic stability.
“The operation in question was precise, intelligence-led, and focused exclusively on terrorist elements that threaten innocent lives, national stability, and economic activity,” the statement said.
Edun added that such actions help, rather than harm, the economy.
“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,” he said.
The Minister noted that Nigeria has made measurable progress in both security and economic reforms under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He cited recent economic indicators, stating that “in the third quarter of 2025, Nigeria recorded GDP growth of 3.98%, following a strong 4.23% growth in Q2.”
He also disclosed that inflation has continued to slow. “Inflation has decelerated for the seventh consecutive period and is now below 15%,” Edun said.
On the financial markets, the Minister said Nigeria’s debt markets remain stable and well managed. He also pointed to the country’s growing international recognition of its reforms.
“Over the past year, Nigeria has received credit rating upgrades from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s,” the statement said.
Looking ahead, Edun said the government’s focus is on sustaining current gains and further strengthening the economy.
“As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu noted in his address last week, 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.
The Minister assured investors that, as markets reopen on Monday, 29 December 2025, the government remains committed to stability and reform.
“As markets reopen on Monday, 29 December 2025, investors can be confident that Nigeria remains focused, reform-driven, and committed to stability,” Edun said.
He concluded by reaffirming the country’s readiness for investment. “Nigeria remains open for business, anchored in peace, and firmly focused on the future,” the statement said.
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