President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken Nigeria’s economic pitch directly to global capital, meeting top-tier investors in Paris to defend his administration’s rapid reforms and underscore a renewed commitment to fiscal discipline.
In a statement made available to The News Chronicle, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, revealed that Nigeria recorded an impressive 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025, a milestone he said strengthens the country’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
Oyedele also signaled a push for greater transparency, pledging quarterly publication of financial data while stressing that the government’s immediate focus is converting sweeping reforms into measurable improvements in citizens’ lives.
Also addressing investors, the Director General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured stakeholders of a disciplined borrowing strategy anchored on sustainability and long-term macroeconomic stability.
The investor meeting drew major global players including Citibank, Amundi led by Valerie Baudson, BlueCrest Capital Management, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management, and Mesarete Capital.
Tinubu, who is currently on a three-nation tour, said his administration’s reform agenda is focused on dismantling structural inefficiencies, stabilising macroeconomic indicators, and unlocking inclusive, long-term growth.
He highlighted efforts to deepen transparency in the oil sector and implement a multi-pronged security strategy, including police decentralisation and disrupting terrorist financing.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts translate into real benefits for Nigerians.” Tinubu said.
Investor sentiment remained upbeat, with several participants commending the government’s reform drive and expressing confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook.
When asked about his post-2027 agenda, the President reaffirmed his commitment to fiscal discipline, transparency, and policy consistency, key signals aimed at sustaining investor confidence beyond his current term.
