President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has engaged leading global investors in Paris, France, outlining his administration’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and sustained economic reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economy.
During the meeting, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted the country’s economic performance, noting that Nigeria recorded an 11.2 percent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He said the growth supports the government’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Oyedele added that the administration’s immediate priority is to translate ongoing reforms into tangible benefits for citizens, while also pledging to publish quarterly financial data to enhance transparency.
Also addressing investors, the Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured stakeholders of the government’s prudent approach to borrowing and its commitment to sustainable debt management.
The investor group included representatives from Citibank, Amundi, BlueCrest Capital Management, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM), and Mesarete Capital. The delegation was led by Valérie Baudson.
President Tinubu, who is on a three-nation trip, said his administration’s reform agenda is focused on eliminating economic distortions, stabilising macroeconomic indicators, and laying the groundwork for inclusive and sustainable growth.
He further emphasised efforts to improve transparency in the oil sector, deepen institutional reforms, and strengthen security through measures such as police decentralisation and disrupting terrorist financing.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts translate into concrete benefits for all Nigerians,” the president said.
Some investors at the meeting commended the government’s reform efforts and expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic outlook. In response to questions about his post-2027 agenda, Tinubu reiterated his commitment to strengthening fiscal discipline, improving transparency, and maintaining policy consistency.
The meeting forms part of ongoing efforts by the Nigerian government to attract foreign investment and reinforce confidence in the country’s economic direction.
