By our Reporter
President Bola Tinubu has held high-level talks with global investors in Paris, France, where he emphasized his administration’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and the swift implementation of economic reforms.
The meeting brought together top investment institutions, including Citibank and Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson. Other participants included BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management, and Mesarete Capital.
Speaking during 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 percent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He described the figure as a significant milestone toward Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Oyedele said the government’s immediate priority is to ensure that ongoing reforms translate into tangible benefits for citizens, adding that quarterly financial data will be published to enhance transparency and accountability.
Also addressing investors, the Director General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured stakeholders of Nigeria’s prudent approach to borrowing and its commitment to sustainable debt management practices.
President Tinubu, who is on a three-nation official trip, reiterated that his administration’s reform agenda is focused on eliminating economic distortions and stabilizing macroeconomic indicators to support inclusive and sustained growth.
He further pledged to deepen reforms across key sectors, particularly in improving transparency within the oil value chain, while also advancing a multi-layered security strategy that includes police decentralization and efforts to disrupt 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 administration’s reform efforts and expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic trajectory. In response to a question on his post-2027 agenda, Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to fiscal discipline, transparency, and policy consistency.
The engagement underscores the administration’s push to strengthen investor confidence and position Nigeria as a competitive destination for global capital.
