Investment Drive: Bola Tinubu Showcases Nigeria To Top Investors In France

In a statement released on Tuesday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the meeting brought together major international investors, including representatives from Citibank and Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson, as well as firms such as BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM), and Mesarete Capital.

Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on Sunday for a three-nation tour, explained that his administration’s reform agenda is focused on eliminating economic distortions, stabilising key macroeconomic indicators, and creating a foundation for long-term, inclusive growth.

He reaffirmed the government’s resolve to sustain reforms, improve transparency within the oil sector, and strengthen security through measures such as decentralising policing and tackling terrorist financing.

According to the president, consistent policy direction and effective implementation remain central to ensuring that these reforms deliver tangible benefits for Nigerians.

Some investors at the meeting praised the government’s reform efforts and expressed confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook. When asked about his plans beyond 2027, Tinubu reiterated his commitment to maintaining fiscal discipline, transparency, and policy consistency.

Also speaking at the session, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, noted that Nigeria recorded an 11.2 percent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025, strengthening its ambition to grow into a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

He added that the government’s immediate focus is to translate ongoing reforms into real benefits for citizens, while promising regular publication of quarterly financial reports.

Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured investors that the government remains committed to prudent borrowing and sustainable debt management.