President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has engaged leading global investors in Paris, making a strong case for his administration’s economic reforms while pledging sustained transparency, fiscal discipline, and policy stability.
Speaking at the meeting, Tinubu said the government’s reform program was designed to correct structural imbalances and reposition Nigeria’s economy for long-term growth.
“We took bold decisions early because delaying reforms would only deepen the challenges. Our goal is to stabilise the economy and create a foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth,” the President said.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, highlighted Nigeria’s recent economic performance, revealing that the country recorded 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025.
“This is a record performance that underscores the resilience of our economy and strengthens our pathway towards building a one trillion-dollar economy by 2030,” Oyedele said.
He added that the government’s immediate priority is to ensure that reforms deliver measurable benefits to citizens.
“Our focus now is on translating these reforms into real outcomes for Nigerians. We are also committing to publishing quarterly financial data to enhance transparency and build investor confidence,” he stated.
Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured investors of prudent debt practices.
“Nigeria remains committed to responsible borrowing and sustainable debt management. We are carefully balancing financing needs with long-term fiscal sustainability,” Oniha said.
The meeting brought together major international investment firms, including Citibank and Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson, alongside other global players such as BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management, and Mesarete Capital.
Tinubu also outlined broader reforms across key sectors, including oil and security.
“We are enhancing transparency across the oil value chain and implementing a multi-pronged security strategy, including decentralising policing and disrupting terrorist financing,” he said.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to consistency, the President added:
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts translate into concrete benefits for all Nigerians.”
Some investors at the meeting commended the government’s reform drive and expressed optimism about Nigeria’s outlook.
“We see a clear direction in the reforms being implemented, and this gives us confidence in Nigeria’s economic trajectory,” one investor noted.
When asked about his post-2027 agenda, Tinubu reiterated his long-term vision.
“We will continue to strengthen fiscal discipline, deepen transparency, and ensure consistency in policy direction to sustain growth and investor confidence,” he said.