Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, where he defended his administration’s economic reforms and pledged stronger fiscal discipline and transparency.
Tinubu, who is on a three-nation visit, told investors that Nigeria’s reform programme is aimed at removing structural distortions, stabilising macroeconomic indicators, and laying the foundation for inclusive long-term growth.
According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the President said his government is committed to deepening reforms across key sectors, including the oil industry and national security.
He also highlighted plans to enhance transparency in the oil value chain and implement a multi-pronged security strategy, including police decentralisation and efforts to disrupt terrorist financing networks.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts translate into concrete benefits for all Nigerians,” Tinubu said.
During the meeting, investors from firms including Citibank, Amundi, BlueCrest, Ninety One, PGIM, and Mesarete Capital commended Nigeria’s reform direction and expressed optimism about the country’s economic outlook.
When asked about his post-2027 agenda, Tinubu said his administration would continue to prioritise fiscal discipline, transparency, and policy consistency.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, told investors that Nigeria recorded 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025, reinforcing ambitions to build a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
He added that the government’s immediate focus is ensuring reforms translate into tangible improvements in living standards, while committing to regular publication of quarterly financial data.
The Director-General of the Debt Management Office Nigeria, Patience Oniha, assured investors of the government’s commitment to responsible borrowing and sustainable debt management.
The Paris meeting forms part of Tinubu’s broader engagement with international investors aimed at strengthening confidence in Nigeria’s economic reforms and attracting foreign capital inflows.
