President Bola Tinubu has met with top global investors in Paris, France, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and sustained economic reforms.
The meeting brought together major international investment firms, including Citibank, Amundi, BlueCrest, Ninety One, and Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM), among others, as the Nigerian government sought to strengthen investor confidence in its economic direction.
Speaking at the session, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s economic performance, noting that the country recorded an 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He described the figure as a strong signal of Nigeria’s potential, reinforcing the government’s target of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Oyedele added that the government’s immediate focus is to ensure that ongoing reforms translate into tangible benefits for citizens, while also pledging improved transparency through the publication of quarterly financial reports.
Also addressing investors, Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured stakeholders of Nigeria’s commitment to responsible borrowing and sustainable debt management practices.
President Tinubu explained that his administration’s reform agenda is designed to eliminate structural inefficiencies, stabilise key economic indicators, and create a foundation for long-term, inclusive growth.
He noted that efforts are ongoing to improve transparency in the oil sector and strengthen security through a multi-layered strategy that includes police decentralisation and tackling terrorist financing.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these reforms deliver real benefits for Nigerians,” the President said.
Investors at the meeting expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic trajectory, commending the government’s reform efforts. Some, however, sought clarity on the administration’s long-term plans beyond 2027.
In response, Tinubu reiterated his commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline, strengthening transparency, and ensuring consistency in economic policies—key factors he said would sustain investor confidence and drive growth.
