President Tinubu Engages Global Investors in Paris, Highlights Reform Agenda

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President Bola Tinubu has engaged global investors in Paris, France, where he emphasised transparency, fiscal discipline, and the rationale behind the swift implementation of key 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 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. 

He said the figure reinforces Nigeria’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

Oyedele added that the government’s immediate priority is to translate ongoing reforms into tangible benefits for Nigerians, while also pledging to publish quarterly financial data to boost transparency and investor confidence.

The Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Mrs Patience Oniha, assured investors of the government’s prudent approach to borrowing, stressing its commitment to sustainable debt management.

The meeting drew participation from major international investors, including Citibank and Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson. Others in attendance were BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, and U.S.-based Prudential Global Investment Management and Mesarete Capital.

President Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on Sunday for a three-nation trip, said his administration’s economic reform programme is focused on removing structural distortions, stabilising macroeconomic indicators, and laying a foundation for inclusive growth.

He also reiterated the government’s commitment to deepening reforms, enhancing transparency in the oil sector, and implementing a comprehensive security strategy that includes police decentralisation and tackling 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 of the investors commended the administration’s reform drive and expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic outlook. 

In response to a question on his post-2027 agenda, President Tinubu pledged to sustain fiscal discipline, uphold transparency, and ensure policy consistency.

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