The federal government has dismissed claims by a coalition of civil society organisations that alleged that Nigeria is near collapse, describing the assertion as unfounded and misleading.
Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said the country remains stable and is making measurable progress despite ongoing security and economic challenges.
Addressing participants at the 81st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Idris dismissed the narrative of national decline.
“I want to unequivocally refute the insinuation that Nigeria is on the brink. On the contrary, we are demonstrating resilience daily while tackling our challenges more decisively,” he said.
The minister highlighted recent security gains, pointing to coordinated operations by the military in states, such as Zamfara State and Niger State, where bandit activities have reportedly been disrupted and planned attacks foiled.
According to him, intensified collaboration among security agencies has reduced large-scale insurgent control, while improved intelligence gathering and rapid response systems are enhancing the protection of lives and property nationwide.
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On the economic front, Idris said ongoing reforms are beginning to yield positive outcomes.
He noted improvements in foreign reserves, growing investor confidence, and expanded revenue streams across both oil and non-oil sectors.
He also cited Nigeria’s return to frontier market status by FTSE Russell as evidence of renewed international confidence.
“This signals that Nigeria is once again a viable destination for global investment, with increased participation expected in the capital market,” he added.
The government maintains that while challenges persist, current policies are laying the foundation for long-term stability and economic recovery.
