President Bola Tinubu has held high-level talks with global investors in Paris, where he outlined his administration’s reform agenda, stressing a commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and long-term economic stability.
The meeting, which formed part of his ongoing three-nation diplomatic tour, brought together top financial stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s economic direction and investment prospects.
During the engagement, Tinubu explained that his government’s reform programme is designed to eliminate structural inefficiencies and stabilise key macroeconomic indicators.
According to him, these measures are essential to laying a solid foundation for sustained and inclusive economic growth.
He added that the administration remains focused on deepening reforms across critical sectors. This includes improving transparency in the oil value chain and implementing a comprehensive security strategy, such as decentralising policing and targeting sources of terrorist financing.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts translate into concrete benefits for all Nigerians,” Tinubu said, according to a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga.
At the meeting, several investors commended the government’s reform efforts, describing them as transformative.
They also expressed confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook, citing the administration’s willingness to implement bold policy changes.
One of the participants raised questions about Tinubu’s plans beyond 2027. In response, the President pledged to maintain fiscal discipline, strengthen transparency, and ensure consistency in economic policies.
Also speaking at the event, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s economic performance, particularly its growth in dollar terms.
He disclosed that the country recorded 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025, describing it as a significant milestone that supports Nigeria’s ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Oyedele emphasised that the government’s immediate priority is to convert ongoing reforms into tangible benefits for citizens.
He also assured investors that quarterly financial reports would be published to enhance accountability and transparency.
On her part, the Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to prudent borrowing and sustainable debt management practices.
The investor group included representatives from major global institutions such as Citibank and France’s Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson.
Other participants were drawn from firms including BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, as well as U.S.-based Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM) and Mesarete Capital.
The engagement underscores Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to attract foreign investment and reinforce confidence in its economic reforms, as the government seeks to position the country for long-term growth and stability.
