President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has held talks with international investors in Paris, Paris, where he stressed his administration’s commitment to transparency and fiscal discipline while outlining the thinking behind the rapid rollout of key economic reforms.
The president, who departed Nigeria on Sunday for a three-country visit, explained that his government’s reform agenda is designed to eliminate structural distortions in the economy and stabilise key macroeconomic indicators, with the goal of driving long-term, inclusive growth. He added that efforts are ongoing to deepen reforms, improve transparency across the oil sector, and implement a broad security strategy that includes decentralising policing and cutting off terrorist financing networks.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts translate into concrete benefits for all Nigerians,” President Tinubu said, according to a statement issued Tuesday by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
Investors at the meeting welcomed the administration’s reform efforts, with several expressing confidence in the country’s economic direction. One participant also sought clarity on the president’s plans beyond 2027, prompting Tinubu to reaffirm his commitment to strengthening fiscal discipline, improving transparency, and maintaining policy consistency.
Also speaking at the session, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, pointed to Nigeria’s strong economic performance, noting that the country recorded 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He said the figure supports Nigeria’s target of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Oyedele added that the government’s immediate priority is to ensure that ongoing reforms translate into tangible benefits for citizens, while also committing to the regular publication of quarterly financial data.
Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured stakeholders that the government remains committed to prudent borrowing practices and sustainable debt management.
The meeting brought together major global investors, including representatives from Citibank and Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson. Other participants included BlueCrest Capital Management, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management, and Mesarete Capital.