Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, don defend President Bola Tinubu economic policies, insisting say Nigerians don dey see the benefits of the government reforms, even as many citizens still dey struggle with high cost of living.

Oduwole make this statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, where she maintain say the administration don take important steps to stabilise the Nigerian economy.

According to reports by Channels Television and The Sun Nigeria, the minister acknowledge say the removal of fuel subsidy and other economic reforms bring serious hardship for Nigerians, but insist say the decisions necessary to address long-standing economic problems.

She explain say Nigeria need to correct decades of economic challenges before citizens fit enjoy sustainable growth.

“Are people in pain? Yes, we are also Nigerians,” Oduwole reportedly said, while urging Nigerians to recognise the progress wey the government claim say e don achieve.

She also point to growth in non-oil exports, improved access to international markets and opportunities for small businesses as some of the benefits of the reforms.

The minister further mention government programmes like NELFUND, consumer credit initiatives and infrastructure development as important achievements of Tinubu administration.

However, her comments come at a time when many Nigerians still dey raise concerns over food prices, electricity supply, unemployment and the rising cost of living.

Oduwole insist say the government still get more work to do, especially for the power sector, but maintain say the economic reforms don begin produce results.

She conclude by expressing confidence say history go judge Tinubu administration positively based on the decisions wey e don take.