The presidency acknowledges that Nigerians continue to face significant hardships due to ongoing inflation and insecurity, even after reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s government since 2023.
During a Democracy Day briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, recognized the difficulties linked to rising prices and security threats but maintained that government policies are starting to yield positive outcomes.
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Akume stated, “The government would never claim to have resolved every issue. While inflation has been tough, it is showing signs of decline. We are also aware that insecurity remains a serious threat to lives and livelihoods.”
His comments come amid public backlash against policies such as the removal of fuel subsidies and exchange rate reforms, which have increased the cost of living.
Despite these ongoing issues, Akume pointed to data indicating progress, including GDP growth of 4.07 percent in Q4 2025 and 3.89 percent in Q1 2026.
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He noted that over one million students have benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, with more than N184 billion allocated for educational expenses. Additionally, millions of households have received aid through the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer program.
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Regarding corruption, Akume mentioned that anti-corruption agencies are intensifying their efforts to recover misappropriated funds, and reforms led to Nigeria’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list in 2025.
On the topic of insecurity, he admitted that challenges persist. “We continue to face internal security issues. The government will not pretend that insecurity will vanish overnight without active support from all Nigerians,” he stated, urging citizens to assist security forces through intelligence sharing and vigilance, emphasizing that security is a collective effort.
Akume concluded by assuring that the administration will persist with its reforms leading up to the 2027 elections and is open to being evaluated by Nigerians based on its performance.
