President Bola Tinubu has held high-level talks with some of the world’s most prominent investment firms in Paris, France, making the case for Nigeria as a destination for serious capital as his administration pushes ahead with sweeping economic reforms.
The meeting, confirmed by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, brought together major players from the global financial world, including Citibank, French asset management giant Amundi — represented by its chief executive Valerie Baudson as well as BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM), and Mesarete Capital.
Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on Sunday at the start of a three-nation international tour, used the forum to outline his government’s economic vision, stressing that ongoing reforms are designed to eliminate structural distortions, stabilise key macroeconomic indicators, and build the conditions for long-term, inclusive growth.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts translate into concrete benefits for all Nigerians,” the President told the gathering.
Beyond economics, Tinubu also addressed security, detailing a multi-layered strategy that includes police decentralisation and efforts to choke off terrorist financing networks. He further committed to greater transparency across Nigeria’s oil sector — long a pressure point for international investors seeking accountability.
When one investor pressed the President on his agenda beyond the 2027 elections, Tinubu responded with assurances of continued fiscal discipline, policy consistency, and openness in governance.
Several investors present offered positive assessments of the direction Nigeria is heading, with a number expressing fresh confidence in the country’s economic trajectory.
Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele added weight to the optimism, revealing that Nigeria posted GDP growth of 11.2 percent in dollar terms in 2025 — a record figure that he said underscores the country’s push toward a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2030. Oyedele also announced plans to publish quarterly financial data as part of a broader commitment to fiscal transparency.
Rounding out Nigeria’s delegation, Debt Management Office Director General Patience Oniha reassured investors that the government remains disciplined in its approach to borrowing, with sustainable debt management at the centre of its financial strategy.
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