- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to ensure further reduction of inflation and elimination of all threats to National Security in 2026.
Tinubu made the pledge in a statement issued on Thursday in commemoration of the new year.
The President had in the statement welcomed In Nigerians into the year 2026 which he described as the beginning of more robust phase of economic growth.
He maintained that his administration will in 2026 focus on consolidating the gains recorded in 2025 and continuing to build a resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and growth-oriented economy.
Tinubu noted that the year 2025 closed on a strong note for Nigeria in terms of implementation of policies to fight inflation, robust Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, and maintenance of trade surpluses as well as exchange rate stability.
He assured that the year 2026 will see his administration work towards further reduction in inflation.
“As we enter 2026, our focus is on consolidating these gains and continuing to build a resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and growth-oriented economy.
“We closed 2025 on a strong note. Despite the policies to fight inflation, Nigeria recorded a robust GDP growth each quarter, with annualised growth expected to exceed 4 per cent for the year.
“We maintained trade surpluses and achieved greater exchange rate stability. Inflation declined steadily and reached below 15 per cent, in line with our target.
“In 2026, we are determined to reduce inflation further and ensure that the benefits of reform reach every Nigerian household.” He said.
While further highlighting the economic achievements in 2025, Tinubu acknowledged the pact of security and peace as contributing factors to the progress.
He disclosed that the year 2026 will see his administration deepen cooperation with regional and global partners to eliminate all threats to national security.
Tinubu assured Nigerians of his government’s commitment to protecting lives, property, and the territorial integrity of our country.
“My fellow Nigerians, the path of reform is never easy, but it is necessary. We remain mindful that economic progress must be accompanied by security and peace.
“Our nation continues to confront security threats from criminal and terrorist elements determined to disrupt our way of life.
“In collaboration with international partners, including the United States, decisive actions were taken against terrorist targets in parts of the Northwest on December 24.
“Our Armed Forces have since sustained operations against terror networks and criminal strongholds across the Northwest and Northeast.
“In 2026, our security and intelligence agencies will deepen cooperation with regional and global partners to eliminate all threats to national security.
“We remain committed to protecting lives, property, and the territorial integrity of our country.” He said.
Tinubu disclosed plan to accelerate the implementation of the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme, aiming to bring at least 10 million Nigerians into productive economic activity.
He however called for unity and sense of responsibility amongst Nigerians.
The President urged them to better citizens, neighbours, and stewards of the nation.