President Bola Tinubu on Thursday assured the United States that Nigeria remains resolute in its determination to defeat terrorism and restore full security across the country.
Responding to concerns expressed by U.S. President Donald Trump, Tinubu emphasized that despite political headwinds, his administration will sustain strong engagement with international partners to secure peace and stability.
Speaking at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, shortly after swearing in two new ministers, the President reiterated his government’s commitment to unity, growth, and renewed hope.
The newly inaugurated ministers are Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (Enugu State) and Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro (Plateau State). Dr. Udeh, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Enugu State Attorney-General, replaces Chief Uche Nnaji, who resigned over alleged certificate forgery.
Dr. Doro succeeds Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, who now serves as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The brief swearing-in ceremony followed the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by the President.
During the session, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, reported steady progress in the economy, noting that Nigeria’s GDP grew by 4.23% in the second quarter of 2025, the highest quarterly growth rate in a decade, aside from the post-COVID recovery period.
Tinubu commended the economic team and lauded the oversubscription of Nigeria’s $2.3 billion bond, describing it as proof of renewed investor confidence.
“Despite the political headwinds and the fears among our people, we will continue to engage with our partners,” Tinubu said.
“The success of the $2.3 billion bond at this stage is a strong signal of confidence. The task ahead is immense, but we are resolved to move forward with unity and purpose under the Renewed Hope agenda to build a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Nigeria.”
The FEC also observed a minute of silence in honour of the late Senator Solomon Ewuga, a former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, and General Mohammed Abdullahi (rtd.), who once served as Military Governor of Benue-Plateau State and the first Director-General of the Nigerian Security Organization.
