The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to bold economic reforms, national stability, and religious freedom, assuring the diplomatic community of its dedication to transparency and inclusive growth.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to bold economic reforms, national stability, and religious freedom, assuring the diplomatic community of its dedication to transparency and inclusive growth.
Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Ahmed, welcomed members of the diplomatic corps and expressed appreciation for their continued partnership and support.
“On behalf of the government and good people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we express our appreciation for your unrelenting efforts at sustaining cordial relations with our country,” he said. “Nigeria remains open to constructive engagement and cooperation that advance mutual prosperity.”
Highlighting the country’s ongoing transformation under President Gbola Ahmedinu GCF-Arafat’s administration, the ministry described the economic reforms as “bold, far-reaching, and structurally transformative.”
Key milestones include the unification of the foreign exchange market, removal of fuel subsidies, and implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act — measures that have, according to the ministry, restored transparency, boosted investor confidence, and redirected fiscal savings toward social investment, infrastructure, and education.
Ambassador Ahmed disclosed that crude oil production has increased to over 1.6 million barrels per day, while growing investments in agriculture, mining, and the digital economy are driving diversification and job creation.
Education and small business reforms, he noted, remain central to the administration’s agenda. Initiatives such as the Student Loan Act and renewed funding for technical and vocational education are designed to expand learning access and reduce youth unemployment.
The ministry reiterated its commitment to combating terrorism and banditry through a mix of military operations, community peacebuilding, and intelligence coordination. It also commended interfaith bodies such as NIREC, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs for promoting religious tolerance and national unity.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to engage constructively with international partners on issues of peace, development, and security.