President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held discussions with global investors in Paris, France, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fiscal discipline, transparency, and ongoing economic reforms.
Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on Sunday for a three-nation working visit, told the investors that his government’s reform agenda is aimed at correcting structural distortions in the economy, stabilising key macroeconomic indicators, and creating conditions for inclusive growth.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said the administration is also focused on strengthening transparency in the oil sector and implementing a broader security strategy, including decentralisation of policing and efforts to curb terrorist financing.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts translate into concrete benefits for all Nigerians,” Tinubu was quoted as saying.
Some of the investors at the meeting reportedly commended the government’s reform efforts and expressed confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook.
During the session, an investor also asked about Tinubu’s post-2027 agenda. In response, the President reiterated his commitment to sustaining fiscal discipline, transparency, and consistent policy direction.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who was part of the delegation, said Nigeria recorded 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025, describing it as a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery efforts and a step towards achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
He added that the government’s immediate priority is to ensure that ongoing reforms translate into tangible benefits for citizens, while also promising improved publication of quarterly fiscal data.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured investors of Nigeria’s commitment to responsible borrowing and sustainable debt management.
The investors at the meeting included representatives from Citibank, France’s Amundi led by Valerie Baudson, BlueCrest, Ninety One (UK and South Africa), Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM) of the United States, and Mesarete Capital.
