Dare Babalola
President Bola Tinubu has assured the United States that his administration is committed to defeating terrorism in Nigeria.
In response to President Donald Trump’s concerns, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday emphasised that Nigeria will continue to engage with its international partners, undeterred by current diplomatic tensions.
This is as the Minister of Finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun said that the nation’s economy is witnessing a progressive growth
According to Edun, Nigeria’s economy expanded by 4.23% in the second quarter of 2025, marking the strongest quarterly growth in almost a decade, excluding the post-COVID rebound.
President Tinubu assured the nation of his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism, speaking shortly after swearing in Dr. Kingsley Udeh and Dr. Bernard Doro as ministers from Enugu and Plateau States, respectively.
Dr. Udeh, who until his nomination was the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Enugu state, replaced Chief Uche Nnaji, the immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who resigned his appointment over the alleged forged certificate, while Dr. Doro also replaced Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the current national Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The brief exercise was preceded by the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting presided over by President Tinubu.
Responding to the presentation made by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy over the steady growth of the economy, President Tinubu said, “The most important thing is the fact that despite the political headwind and the fear of our people, we will continue to engage with our partners. The success of the 2.3 billion bond over subscribed is the most at this stage.
“So, the task ahead is immense. We are engaging the world diplomatically, and we assure all of you that we will defeat terrorism in the country.
“The task ahead is immense but we are resolved to move forward with unity and purpose, guided by renewed hope, agenda to build a prosperous, inclusive and resilient Nigeria.”
