By Peter Omopo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has engaged global investors in Paris, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and sustained economic reforms aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s economy.
At the meeting, 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 growth in GDP in dollar terms in 2025. He said the figure reinforces Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Oyedele also outlined the government’s immediate priorities, including translating reforms into tangible benefits for citizens, while pledging to publish quarterly financial data to enhance transparency.
The Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured investors of the government’s prudent approach to borrowing and its commitment to sustainable debt management.
The investor group included representatives from Citibank and Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson, as well as firms such as BlueCrest Capital Management, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management, and Mesarete Capital.
President Tinubu, who is on a three-nation visit, said his administration’s reform agenda is focused on removing economic distortions, stabilising macroeconomic indicators, and laying the groundwork for inclusive and sustainable growth.
He added that the government is working to deepen reforms, improve transparency in the oil sector, and implement a multi-layered security strategy, including decentralising policing 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 government’s reform efforts and expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic outlook, while also seeking clarity on the administration’s long-term policy direction beyond 2027.
In response, Tinubu reiterated his commitment to fiscal discipline, transparency, and consistent policy implementation to sustain investor confidence.
