- Looking ahead, the minister said newly appointed Nigerian ambassadors will resume duties in 2026
- He also cited achievements in power, agriculture, infrastructure financing, youth empowerment and investor confidence
- According to the minister, while 2025 was dedicated to strengthening economic and institutional foundations
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined plans to steer Nigeria toward greater security, competitiveness and prosperity in 2026, following what the Federal Government described as a year focused on stabilisation and reform consolidation.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during an end-of-year media briefing in Abuja, where he reviewed the administration’s progress and future direction.
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According to the minister, while 2025 was dedicated to strengthening economic and institutional foundations, 2026 will prioritise translating those gains into sustainable growth and improved national security.
Idris announced the successful rescue of abducted pupils of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State as one of the administration’s recent security breakthroughs.
Highlighting economic indicators, he said Nigeria recorded a 3.98 per cent GDP growth in the third quarter, improved foreign reserves of over $44 billion, declining inflation, and a trade surplus running into trillions of naira.
He also cited achievements in power, agriculture, infrastructure financing, youth empowerment and investor confidence, noting Nigeria’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force Grey List.
On security, Idris said the government declared a nationwide security emergency in 2025, paving the way for increased recruitment into the armed forces and police, as well as the deployment of forest guards.
He added that armed groups involved in kidnapping, banditry and terrorism will now be formally classified and treated as terrorist organisations.
Looking ahead, the minister said newly appointed Nigerian ambassadors will resume duties in 2026, while the proposed ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget prioritises defence and security with the largest allocation.
Idris maintained that despite criticisms from opposition parties, the administration remains confident that ongoing reforms will deliver lasting benefits and reposition Nigeria for long-term growth.
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