President Bola Tinubu has held talks with leading global investors in Paris, outlining his administration’s push for transparency and strict fiscal management while defending the pace of ongoing economic reforms.
The disclosure was made in a State House press release issued on May 5, 2026, by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
At the session, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, told participants that Nigeria posted an 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He said the performance supports the country’s target of building a one trillion dollar economy by 2030.
Oyedele said the government is focused on converting policy changes into tangible outcomes for citizens, adding that quarterly financial reports will be made public to strengthen accountability.
Also speaking, the Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Patience Oniha, assured investors that borrowing plans are being handled with caution, with attention on sustainability.
The meeting drew participants from major international firms, including Citibank and France’s Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson, alongside BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital, Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management and Mesarete Capital.
Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on Sunday for a three-nation visit, said his administration’s reform agenda is designed to eliminate structural imbalances and steady key economic indicators, creating room for broad-based growth.
He also pointed to ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency in the oil sector and advance security measures, including decentralisation of policing and tackling sources of terrorist financing.
“The focus remains on policy stability and diligent execution to ensure these strategic shifts translate into concrete benefits for all Nigerians,” the President said.
Some investors at the meeting welcomed the direction of reforms and expressed confidence in the country’s economic outlook.
Responding to a question on his plans beyond 2027, Tinubu said his administration would sustain fiscal discipline, uphold transparency and maintain consistency in policy direction.