The Federal Government has assured investors that the country’s recent joint security operation with the United States in Sokoto will not destabilise markets, but rather reinforce economic confidence.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, made this known in a statement on Sunday,
Edun emphasised that the operation, conducted on Christmas Day, was intelligence-led and targeted solely terrorist elements threatening national stability and communities.
He stressed that the nation was not at war with itself or any other country, and that the action was part of ongoing efforts to safeguard citizens and protect economic activity.
The finance minister also noted the nation’s solid macroeconomic performance, noting GDP growth of 3.98% in the third quarter of 2025, following a 4.23% expansion in Q2.
He maintained that the financial markets remained resilient as domestic and international debt markets were stable and functioning efficiently, supported by prudent fiscal management.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.