The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the presence of leading global investors at President Bola Tinubu’s recent economic meeting in France as a strong indication of growing international confidence in Nigeria’s economy.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said the attendance of high-profile investment institutions reflects the success of the President’s efforts to position Nigeria as a prime destination for foreign investment.
According to TMSG, the meeting attracted representatives from major global financial institutions, including Citibank, Amundi, PGIM, and Ninety One, all of which manage assets worth trillions of dollars globally.
Other firms present included BlueCrest, Kirkoswald, Principal Finisterre, and Mesarete Capital, described by the group as multinational investment institutions with strong global reputations.
TMSG noted that such institutions are known for focusing on major emerging markets with strong growth potential, stressing that their participation signified confidence in the Tinubu administration’s management of the economy.
The group said the meeting served as a direct response to critics and opposition figures who have sought to portray Nigeria’s economy negatively under President Tinubu’s leadership.
“It is a major vote of confidence in the effective handling of Nigeria’s economy by the Bola Tinubu administration. Institutions of this calibre do not commit their time and resources where there is no serious economic potential,” the statement said.
The group further stated that the engagement was part of President Tinubu’s broader economic diplomacy strategy since assuming office, aimed at showcasing reforms designed to improve Nigeria’s investment climate.
According to TMSG, discussions during the meeting focused on securing strategic investments to support Nigeria’s ambition of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
It added that the President and his team highlighted ongoing efforts to ensure policy stability, improve transparency, enhance ease of doing business, and maintain disciplined economic execution to attract long-term capital inflows.
The group also pointed to Nigeria’s reported 11.2 per cent GDP growth in dollar terms in 2025 as a positive indicator likely to stimulate investor interest.
TMSG urged Nigerians to focus on such economic engagements rather than what it described as politically motivated criticisms from opposition figures.
The group also dismissed allegations that President Tinubu’s three-day visit to France was for medical reasons, describing the claims as “absurd and outlandish.”
“We wonder whether global investors like Citibank now operate medical facilities,” the statement said.
TMSG expressed confidence that President Tinubu would sustain fiscal discipline, strengthen transparency, and ensure policy consistency as part of his long-term economic agenda beyond 2027.