Renewed Hope Agenda working, Tinubu hails GDP growth to 4.43%

President Bola Tinubu expressed satisfaction with Nigeria's latest GDP growth of 4.43% in the second quarter of 2026, as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics. He attributed this success to his administration's economic reforms, which he described as working. The report also highlighted growth in various sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, oil and gas, and services.

Tinubu noted that the country's aggregate GDP for the period stood at N119.27tn, representing an 18.43% increase from the previous year. He emphasized that the opposition was attempting to undermine his administration's achievements, but assured the public that the policies implemented would continue to benefit the citizens. The President highlighted several outcomes of the reforms, including trade surpluses, increased foreign reserves, improved credit rating, road and infrastructure development, and the return of investors.

He also mentioned the introduction of student loans and relief measures for vulnerable Nigerians. Tinubu pledged to ensure that the economic growth translated into tangible improvements for ordinary households and stressed the importance of maintaining the current positive trajectory.