President Tinubu Engages Global Investors In Paris
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, held a high-level closed-door meeting with
prominent global investors and fund managers in Paris, France, as part of the first leg of his official
three-nation tour.
The engagement, which took place at a leading venue in the French capital, brought together top
executives from major international financial institutions. Among those present were representatives
from Citibank, Amundi (led by CEO Valerie Baudson), BlueCrest, Ninety One, Kirkoswald Capital,
Principal Finisterre, Prudential Global Investment Management (PGIM), and Mesarete Capital.
During the meeting, President Tinubu presented Nigeria’s economic reform agenda, highlighting the
removal of long-standing distortions in the economy, efforts to improve the ease of doing business, and
steps taken to ensure greater transparency and fiscal discipline.
He assured the investors of his administration’s unwavering commitment to creating a more predictable
and investor-friendly environment.
The President also used the occasion to address concerns raised by investors and provided updates on
recent positive economic indicators, including improvements in foreign exchange liquidity and growth in
dollar terms.
He was accompanied by key members of his economic team, who joined in detailed discussions on
sectors such as oil and gas, infrastructure, agriculture, and digital economy.
This investor roundtable forms a core part of President Tinubu’s economic diplomacy drive during the
tour.
The visit to France is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, attracting foreign direct investment, and
showcasing Nigeria as a prime investment destination in Africa.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the meeting in a
statement released on May 5, 2026.
The engagement comes shortly after President Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for the
three-nation tour that will also take him to Kenya for the Africa-France Summit (May 11-12) and Rwanda
for the Africa CEO Forum (May 14-15).
By Oyinkansola Shittu.
