The Federal Government has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing reforms are beginning to lay foundation for stability, economic growth and shared prosperity in Nigeria.
Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at a public lecture marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, themed “From Reforms to Stability: Consolidating Nigeria’s Renewed Hope for Shared Prosperity.”
He acknowledged that the reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the past three years had required sacrifice and patience from Nigerians, but said they were necessary to address longstanding structural weaknesses in the economy.
“The reforms of the past three years have not been easy. They have demanded sacrifice and patience from Nigerians,” Idris said.
“But they have also begun the difficult process of correcting longstanding structural weaknesses and laying stronger foundations for the future.”
The minister pointed to what he described as encouraging economic indicators, including a 4.43 per cent growth recorded in the second quarter of 2026, expanding domestic refining capacity, renewed investment in critical sectors and progress on major infrastructure projects across the country.
According to him, the administration’s objective is to ensure that the benefits of reform reach ordinary Nigerians.
“Our goal is clear: to turn reform into stability, stability into growth, and growth into a new era of shared prosperity in which every Nigerian can aspire, work and prosper,” he said.
Idris stressed that government could not achieve the desired transformation alone, urging the private sector, media, civil society, traditional and religious institutions, academia and citizens to contribute to national development.
He also charged the media with promoting fact-based public discourse, particularly as the country approaches another electoral cycle.
“The media carries a special responsibility to promote informed public discourse anchored on facts, verification and national cohesion,” the minister said, while urging Nigerians to ensure that political differences did not undermine the country’s shared identity.
Describing Nigeria as a “continuing project,” Idris said every generation had a responsibility to build on the achievements of the past and pass on a stronger nation to the future.
“Our responsibility today is to move Nigeria further along the road to prosperity, security and national unity,” he said.
He called on Nigerians to renew their faith in the country and remain committed to building the Nigeria they desire, as he wished the nation a happy 66th Independence Anniversary.
