Nigeria’s Economy Has Stabilised – Taiwo Oyedele
Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria’s economy has stabilised and the government is now prioritising inclusive growth, investment, and lower inflation.
Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigeria’s economy has moved beyond a period of instability and is now on a more stable path, with the government shifting its attention to inclusive economic growth.
Speaking at the Nigeria Employers’ Summit 2026 organised by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) in Abuja, Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the administration of President Bola Tinubu introduced reforms that prevented what he described as an impending economic collapse.
During a panel session titled “Reforms in Focus: The Milestones, the Challenges and the Prospects,” the minister acknowledged that the reforms created significant short-term hardship. However, he insisted they were essential because Nigeria’s public finances had become unsustainable.
According to Oyedele, fuel subsidy payments previously consumed almost all oil revenue, while non-oil income went largely towards servicing debt. He said this left little funding for critical investments needed to support economic development.
“The reforms were not optional; they were necessary to prevent economic collapse. The task before us now is to consolidate the gains, deepen stability and accelerate productive, inclusive growth that improves the lives of Nigerians.”
He added that Nigeria’s economy has now entered a period of greater macroeconomic stability, creating better conditions for investment, higher productivity, and long-term economic resilience.
Looking ahead, Oyedele said the next stage of the government’s agenda will focus on faster economic growth, lower inflation, expanded opportunities across different sectors, and stronger support for low-income households and small businesses.
He also called for greater public understanding of government policies, arguing that informed citizens are better placed to demand accountability and contribute to national development. The minister further noted that criticism of government borrowing often comes from the belief that debt is always harmful, although he said responsible borrowing can form part of effective fiscal management.
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