President Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Victory Over Terrorism, Banditry
President Tinubu vows to defeat terrorism and banditry as he outlines security, economic reforms, and the Renewed Hope Development Plan 2026–2030.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism and banditry, describing the security challenges confronting Nigeria as unacceptable and contrary to the nation’s values.
Speaking on Monday at the opening of the Second National Economic Council (NEC) Conference held at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, the President assured Nigerians that decisive steps are being taken to strengthen security institutions and restore peace to troubled communities across the country.
President Tinubu said insecurity remains one of the greatest obstacles to economic growth and national development, stressing that addressing it requires collective resolve and sustained action. He pledged continued investment in security architecture, including the rollout of seven zones of mechanised support to boost national capacity.
According to the President, the fight against terrorism and banditry has weighed heavily on leadership at all levels, but he expressed confidence that Nigeria will prevail through determination and resilience. He described the threats as foreign to Nigeria’s culture and vowed that the nation would overcome them.
The President commended governors, particularly those of Borno, Katsina, and Kaduna states, for their efforts in safeguarding lives, property, and national unity despite ongoing security pressures.
Welcoming governors, ministers, lawmakers, development partners, and private sector leaders to the two-day conference, President Tinubu said the gathering reflected a shared commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development. The conference was themed “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan 2026–2030.”
He praised the National Economic Council, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, for providing a crucial platform for policy coordination, fiscal federalism, and strategic economic dialogue at a critical point in Nigeria’s development journey.
Highlighting achievements of his administration, President Tinubu noted that recent economic reforms have helped stabilise the economy and rebuild investor confidence. He said Nigeria’s monetary policy reforms have gained global recognition and commended the Central Bank of Nigeria, under Governor Yemi Cardoso, for restoring credibility to the financial system.
The President added that state and local governments now enjoy higher and more predictable federal allocations, improving their ability to pay salaries, invest in infrastructure, and deliver essential services. He also outlined progress in transportation, power supply, digital connectivity, housing, and irrigation infrastructure.
President Tinubu further highlighted expanded social investment and human capital programmes aimed at supporting vulnerable households, youth, women, and small businesses. He said grassroots-focused initiatives, including the Renewed Hope Ward Development Project, demonstrate the administration’s bottom-up approach to national development.
Explaining the Renewed Hope National Development Plan 2026–2030, the President described it as the next phase of Nigeria’s growth agenda, anchored on inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable development. The plan prioritises economic diversification, human capital development, subnational competitiveness, private sector-led growth, and climate resilience.
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He emphasised that successful implementation would depend heavily on state and local governments, making the NEC central to aligning national objectives with subnational realities. President Tinubu urged stakeholders to move from policy declarations to measurable action through data-driven decisions, peer learning, and innovative financing.
While acknowledging the challenges ahead, the President expressed optimism that resolutions from the conference would accelerate agricultural diversification, including investments in dairy farming, livestock development, and ranching.