$1 Trillion Economy: Tinubu Courts Global Investors in Paris, Cites 11.2% GDP Growth and Reform Gains

President Bola Tinubu has engaged global investors in Paris, France, where he spotlighted Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, transparency drive, and fiscal discipline. The meeting was part of efforts to strengthen investor confidence in Africa’s largest economy as it pushes toward a $1 trillion GDP target by 2030.

Speaking at the investment roundtable, Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, revealed that Nigeria recorded an 11.2% GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025. He described the performance as a strong signal that the country’s reform agenda is beginning to yield measurable results for long-term economic expansion.

The government also reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and sustainable financial management. The Director-General of the Debt Management Office, Mrs Patience Oniha, assured investors that Nigeria is taking a cautious and responsible approach to borrowing, with a strong focus on debt sustainability and long-term stability.

President Tinubu told investors from institutions including Citibank, Amundi, PGIM, Ninety One, and other global investment firms that his administration’s reforms are designed to remove economic distortions, stabilise key macroeconomic indicators, and deepen transparency in sectors such as oil. He also highlighted ongoing security reforms, including decentralisation of policing and efforts to disrupt terrorist financing.

Investors at the meeting reportedly expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic direction, commending recent reforms. One of the investors also questioned the president on his post-2027 agenda, to which Tinubu reiterated his commitment to policy consistency, stronger fiscal discipline, and maintaining reform momentum for sustainable growth.

source: Leadership