President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has engaged leading global investors in Paris, outlining his administration’s economic reform agenda and reaffirming commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline and policy stability as Nigeria targets a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
At the high-level meeting, attended by major investment firms including Citibank, Amundi, BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management and Mesarete Capital, the president sought to strengthen investor confidence in Africa’s largest economy.
Speaking during the session, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele said Nigeria recorded an 11.2 per cent growth in GDP in dollar terms in 2025, describing the performance as a significant step toward achieving the government’s long-term economic ambitions.
Oyedele said the administration’s immediate priority is to ensure that ongoing reforms translate into tangible benefits for citizens, adding that the government plans to publish quarterly financial data to deepen transparency.
Also addressing investors, Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured participants of Nigeria’s commitment to responsible borrowing and sustainable debt management.
President Tinubu said his reform programme is designed to eliminate structural distortions, stabilise macroeconomic conditions and lay the groundwork for inclusive growth.
He highlighted efforts to improve transparency in the oil sector and strengthen national security through measures such as police decentralisation and disrupting terrorist financing networks.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts translate into concrete benefits for all Nigerians,” the president said.
Investors at the meeting commended the administration’s reform drive and expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic outlook, although some sought clarity on policy direction beyond 2027.
In response, Tinubu pledged continuity in fiscal discipline and governance reforms, assuring stakeholders of consistent policies aimed at sustaining growth and attracting long-term investment.
The engagement forms part of the president’s three-nation tour aimed at boosting investor confidence and positioning Nigeria as a competitive destination for global capital.
