President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with leading global investors in Paris, France, in discussions centred on Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, fiscal transparency, and long-term growth outlook.
At the meeting, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, presented an update on Nigeria’s macroeconomic performance, noting that the country recorded 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He said the result reinforces Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
He added that the administration’s immediate focus is ensuring that reforms translate into measurable improvements for citizens, while also committing to the regular publication of quarterly financial data to strengthen transparency.
The Director General of the Debt Management Office, Mrs Patience Oniha, briefed investors on Nigeria’s debt strategy, assuring them of the government’s cautious and sustainable approach to borrowing.
The investor delegation included representatives from Citibank and France’s Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson, alongside BlueCrest, Ninety One (UK and South Africa), Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, and US-based firms Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM) and Mesarete Capital.
President Tinubu, who is on a three-nation visit after departing Nigeria on Sunday, said his administration is focused on removing economic distortions, stabilising key macroeconomic indicators, and laying a foundation for inclusive and sustained growth.
He also highlighted ongoing reforms in the oil sector aimed at improving transparency, alongside security measures such as police decentralisation and efforts to curb terrorist financing.
According to him, policy consistency and disciplined implementation remain central to ensuring that the reforms deliver real benefits to Nigerians.
Investors at the meeting commended the government’s reform direction and expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic prospects.
During discussions, an investor raised questions about the administration’s post-2027 direction. President Tinubu responded that his focus remains on strengthening fiscal discipline, improving transparency, and maintaining consistent policy direction.
