Tinubu Woos Global Investors in Paris, Pushes Reform Agenda

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued his push to attract foreign capital, meeting with a group of global investors in Paris, France, where he outlined his administration’s reform agenda anchored on transparency, fiscal discipline, and long-term economic stability.

At the high-level engagement, the President explained that the rapid implementation of key reforms was necessary to correct structural imbalances in the economy and restore investor confidence. He stressed that his government remains focused on eliminating distortions, stabilising macroeconomic indicators, and laying a solid foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth.

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, told the investors that Nigeria recorded an 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025, describing it as a significant milestone. According to him, the performance reinforces the country’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

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Oyedele added that the government’s immediate priority is to ensure that ongoing reforms translate into tangible benefits for citizens. He pledged improved transparency in public finance management, including the publication of quarterly financial data to keep investors and the public informed.

Also addressing the meeting, the Director General of the Debt Management Office, Mrs. Patience Oniha, assured participants of the government’s prudent borrowing strategy. She said Nigeria remains committed to sustainable debt management, noting that current efforts are focused on balancing financing needs with long-term fiscal responsibility.

The investor group included representatives from major global institutions such as Citibank, Amundi, BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM), and Mesarete Capital. The delegation was led by Amundi’s Chief Executive Officer, Valerie Baudson.

President Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on Sunday for a three-nation trip, further assured investors that his administration is deepening reforms across critical sectors. He highlighted ongoing efforts to improve transparency in the oil value chain and strengthen national security through strategies such as police decentralisation and disrupting terrorist financing networks.

He emphasised that policy stability and disciplined execution remain central to achieving meaningful economic outcomes. According to him, the goal is to ensure that reforms deliver measurable improvements in the lives of Nigerians.

Several investors commended the administration’s bold steps, expressing optimism about Nigeria’s economic trajectory. During the interaction, one investor sought clarity on the President’s agenda beyond 2027, to which Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening fiscal discipline, maintaining transparency, and ensuring consistency in policy direction.