President Bola Tinubu met with high-level global financiers in Paris, France on Tuesday, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency and the swift implementation of reforms aimed at stabilizing Nigeria’s economy.
During the engagement with representatives from Citibank, Amundi, and several other investment firms, the President emphasized that his reform agenda is specifically designed to eliminate economic distortions and strengthen macroeconomic stability.
He assured the delegation that his focus remains on policy consistency and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts provide concrete benefits for all Nigerians.
Providing further insight into the administration’s strategy, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noted that the government is deepening reforms across the oil value chain while simultaneously deploying a multi-pronged security strategy.
This security approach includes the decentralization of the police force and aggressive efforts to disrupt terrorist financing. These measures are viewed as critical foundations for creating a safe and predictable environment for both domestic and foreign capital.
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, also addressed the forum, highlighting Nigeria’s impressive 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms recorded in 2025.
Oyedele noted that this growth trajectory bolsters the nation’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030. He pledged a new era of accountability, promising the regular publication of quarterly financial data to keep the international community informed of Nigeria’s fiscal health.
The meeting, which included officials from BlueCrest, Ninety One, and Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM), concluded with many investors expressing renewed confidence in Nigeria’s economic trajectory.
When questioned about his post-2027 agenda, President Tinubu reiterated his pledge to sustain fiscal discipline and policy consistency beyond the immediate term.
The Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, further bolstered this sentiment by assuring investors of the government’s commitment to sustainable debt management and responsible borrowing practices.
