Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed Nigeria’s ranking among the top 10 contributors to global GDP growth in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group described it as an affirmation of the great work of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
The statement reads in part: “The ranking of Nigeria as the 6th contributor to world GDP in 2026, does not only reflect the nation’s current reality of economic rebound, but also underscores the tireless efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make Nigeria the first $1 trillion economy in Africa.
“Similarly, the IMF projection of Nigeria contributing 1.5 per cent to the global economy, which exceeds Europe’s contribution, highlights the new dawn of productivity and momentum in the non-oil sector.
“TDF is thrilled to note that the success of Tinubu’s reforms and the emergence of his new economic model have put Nigeria in the global spotlight and benchmark for the management of economic reforms and leadership.
“We believe that this new ranking of Nigeria’s economy by the IMF is in appreciation of President Tinubu’s magic wand in the resurgence of activities in the non-oil sector, which is now ambitiously poised to compete with the age-long domineering oil sector of the economy.
The country’s consistent show of positive economic trajectory in the global space under current reforms is a pointer to the inevitable success of President Tinubu’s avowed commitment to grow a sustainable $1 trillion economy in Nigeria.
“In addition, Nigeria’s 6th position in the IMF’s top 10 contributors to global GDP in 2026 reveals the country’s leadership among the fastest growing economies in Africa. This is not only a quantum boost of victory for President Tinubu and his reforms but also an encouraging leap for his economic team to work harder.”
The group also urged Nigerians to remain firm in support of the ongoing reforms.
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