Tinubu Assures Catholic Bishops of Economic Recovery, Security Overhaul

​President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has successfully averted national bankruptcy, assuring that the administration’s ongoing security and economic reforms are steering the country toward sustained stability and prosperity.

​Speaking at the State House in Abuja during a high-level meeting with the leadership of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), led by its President and Archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev. Matthew Ndagoso, the President emphasized that the worst of the country’s economic turmoil is over.

​Key Takeaways from the State House Meeting

• ​Security Architecture Overhaul: President Tinubu revealed that he has approved the expansion of the armed forces, procurement of modern military hardware, and construction of new barracks to comprehensively defeat terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.
• ​Economic Turning Point: Dismissing fears of economic collapse, the President maintained that the nation has moved past the dark tunnel of uncertainty, citing active interventions like the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).

• ​Educational Stability: Highlighting the current industrial harmony in tertiary institutions, Tinubu noted with satisfaction that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is not on strike, ensuring predictable four-year academic calendars for students.

• ​Bishops’ Candid Concerns: While acknowledging diplomatic milestones—such as the 50th anniversary of relations between Nigeria and the Vatican—Archbishop Ndagoso pressed the administration on pressing national issues. The CBCN leadership raised concerns regarding inclusive governance, security vulnerabilities across farming communities and schools, protection of religious freedom, and the critical need for free, fair, and credible elections ahead of 2027.

• ​Democratic Legacy: The Catholic prelates urged the President to leverage his historical role in Nigeria’s democratic struggle to fortify democratic institutions, safeguard the political space, and reconsider the historic return of mission schools to religious proprietors.

​Reiterating his commitment to national unity, President Tinubu called on religious leaders to foster hope, champion education, and join hands with the government to ensure that Nigeria’s diversity remains a source of collective strength.

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​Tinubu Meets Catholic Bishops, Restates Commitment To National Unity, Security

​This video provides additional context on President Tinubu’s ongoing engagements and commitments regarding national unity and security alongside the Catholic Bishops’ Conference.