RismadarVoice Reporters
October 1, 2026
Senior Advocate of Nigeria James Igwe has said President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are beginning to attract foreign investment, urging Nigerians to remain patient as the policies take effect.
Igwe made the remarks during a television discussion following Tinubu’s Independence Day address as Nigeria marked its 66th anniversary on Thursday.
The senior lawyer said the administration’s economic policies should be assessed over a longer period, arguing that some of the reforms were already improving Nigeria’s attractiveness to international investors.
According to him, the economic difficulties confronting households are among the challenges accompanying the reform process, but sustained implementation could produce stronger economic outcomes over time.
Igwe urged Nigerians to remain patient and allow the policies more time to take effect.
He expressed optimism that increased investment, if sustained, could contribute to economic expansion and create greater opportunities for Nigerians.
The Tinubu administration has implemented major economic changes since taking office, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and reforms to the foreign exchange system.
The government has maintained that the measures are intended to strengthen public finances, improve the investment environment and place the economy on a more sustainable footing.
The reforms have, however, remained the subject of political and economic debate, particularly over their impact on living costs and household purchasing power.
Igwe maintained that the longer-term results of the reforms would depend on sustained implementation and the country’s ability to translate investment and broader economic improvements into tangible benefits for Nigerians.
