President Bola Tinubu stepped up his administration’s economic diplomacy in France on Tuesday, engaging top-tier global investors in a bid to reposition Nigeria as a credible, transparent, and fiscally responsible destination for capital.
The high-level meeting, held in Paris as part of his three-nation tour, provided an opportunity for the President to showcase the outcomes of recent reforms and outline Nigeria’s ambition to grow into a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Presenting the economic outlook, Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele told investors that Nigeria recorded an impressive 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025—a signal, he said, of the economy’s resilience despite global headwinds.
To deepen investor confidence, he announced plans for the regular publication of quarterly financial data, marking a shift towards greater transparency and measurable outcomes.
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Reinforcing that message, Patience Oniha outlined the government’s commitment to prudent borrowing and sustainable debt management, assuring investors that future financing would remain disciplined and strategic.
The Paris meeting drew senior executives from some of the world’s most influential financial institutions.
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The delegation was led by Valerie Baudson of Amundi, alongside representatives from Citibank, Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM), Ninety One, BlueCrest Capital Management, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, and Mesarete Capital.
Addressing concerns about long-term consistency, Tinubu emphasised that his administration is focused on removing structural distortions and stabilising key macroeconomic indicators.
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He also pointed to broader reforms, including security enhancements and efforts to curb illicit financial flows, as part of a wider strategy to make Nigeria safer and more attractive for investment.
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When asked about continuity beyond 2027, Tinubu emphasised that policy direction would remain anchored in transparency, particularly within the oil sector, and in disciplined execution.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution,” he said, “to ensure these reforms deliver tangible benefits for Nigerians.”
Participants at the meeting welcomed the government’s reform agenda, describing it as “transformative” and expressing growing confidence in Nigeria’s long-term economic outlook.
The President is expected to continue his engagements in two other countries as part of the ongoing diplomatic and investment drive.
