President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has engaged leading global investors in Paris, France, underscoring his administration’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and the rapid implementation of far-reaching economic reforms.
At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s strong economic performance, noting that the country recorded 11.2 percent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025.
He described the figure as a significant milestone supporting Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Oyedele emphasised that the government’s immediate priority is to translate ongoing reforms into tangible benefits for citizens.
He also committed to the publication of quarterly financial reports to enhance transparency.
Also addressing investors, the Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Mrs. Patience Oniha, reiterated the government’s prudent approach to borrowing, assuring stakeholders of a continued focus on sustainable debt management.
The investor group included representatives from Citibank, Amundi (led by Valerie Baudson), BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM), and Mesarete Capital.
Eliminating economic distortions
President Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on Sunday for a three-nation visit, said his administration’s reform agenda is designed to eliminate economic distortions, stabilise macroeconomic indicators, and lay the groundwork for inclusive and sustained growth.
He reaffirmed plans to deepen reforms, improve transparency across the oil value chain, and strengthen national security through measures such as police decentralisation and efforts to curb 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.
Several investors commended the administration’s reform drive and expressed confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook.
Responding to a question on his post-2027 agenda, President Tinubu pledged to reinforce fiscal discipline, maintain transparency, and ensure policy consistency.
