Nigeria Poised to Become Lender Nation by 2026 — First Lady Makes Bold Forecast
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has projected that the country will achieve a level of economic prosperity by 2026 that will position it to lend money to other nations. She made the remark on Sunday in Ile-Ife, Osun State, during a ceremony where she was conferred with the chieftaincy title Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as part of activities marking his 10th coronation anniversary.
Speaking before an audience that included former President Olusegun Obasanjo, governors, lawmakers, former first ladies and prominent traditional rulers, Mrs. Tinubu expressed confidence in the direction of the nation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
According to her, Nigeria is on the path to “joy and prosperity,” stressing that the transformation being implemented by the government will soon become evident to all. “By 2026, Nigeria will be in prosperity; other countries will come and borrow money from us,” she declared.
Her comments align with the government’s narrative of an economy showing signs of recovery following a series of reform measures. Recent economic analyses and projections have also indicated potential growth in key sectors, with improved fiscal stability expected in the coming years.
While the First Lady’s prediction remains ambitious, it reflects a renewed sense of optimism from the Presidency about Nigeria’s economic future. Whether the nation can ascend to the status of an international lender within the next two years is a development that will continue to draw public attention.