CCN President Commends Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Urges Periodic Policy Review.
By Raymond Enoch.
The President of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for initiating bold and far-reaching economic reforms, describing them as steps in the right direction towards national revitalization. However, the CCN also urged the Federal Government to institutionalize periodic policy reviews to ensure long-term sustainability and responsiveness to emerging socio-economic realities.
Speaking during a briefing held in Abuja, the CCN President noted that President Tinubu’s early decisions—particularly the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange windows—demonstrated decisive leadership and fiscal courage. He added that while these reforms are commendable, their success ultimately depends on consistent monitoring, feedback, and recalibration in line with current realities.
“The administration’s decision to scrap the fuel subsidy and liberalize the exchange rate regime was inevitable and long overdue,” the CCN President stated. “However, we urge the President and his economic team to prioritize structured and periodic review of all ongoing reforms. This will ensure the policies remain dynamic, inclusive, and impactful.”
The remarks come at a time when the Federal Government has intensified efforts to reposition the economy and reassure investors of its long-term economic agenda. President Tinubu recently disclosed that his administration is targeting a 7% economic growth rate by 2027, with plans to quadruple the economy’s size by 2030. The government also recorded a 3.13% GDP growth rate in Q1 2025 following a recent GDP rebasing exercise that now values Nigeria’s economy at ₦372.8 trillion ($243 billion).
In his two-year anniversary broadcast, President Tinubu said Nigeria’s economic recovery is on track, citing reduced fiscal deficit (from 5.4% in 2023 to 3.0% in 2024), a boost in oil-and-gas investments, and a significant rise in non-oil revenue through taxation reforms.
The CCN President, while acknowledging these gains, emphasized the importance of assessing reform impacts on households, small businesses, and the informal sector. He warned that without timely policy adjustments, early economic wins may be undermined by social discontent or implementation gaps.
“The real test of reform is not just in design, but in delivery,” he stressed. “And delivery can only be improved if there is a feedback mechanism embedded within the governance structure.”
The call by CCN adds to growing institutional support for the Tinubu-led economic reforms. Earlier this week, the APC Forum of State Information Commissioners and the party’s Diaspora Chapter separately lauded the President’s economic trajectory, describing it as bold, transformative, and timely.
The CCN President concluded by calling on stakeholders—including policymakers, civil society, and the private sector—to work collaboratively in ensuring the reforms yield tangible results for the Nigerian people. He also advocated for improved transparency, citizen engagement, and economic data sharing as vital elements of a successful reform ecosystem.
