Nigeria Showcases Economic Reforms To French Investors In Paris

Nigeria's Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the country's commitment to strengthening economic relations with France , highlighting Nigeria's extensive business opportunities to potential investors. He made the remarks at the Nigeria Business Forum held in Paris.

As part of the Nigerian government's ongoing drive to attract sustained foreign direct investment, Idris presented the country's economic reforms, growing market potential, and investor-friendly climate to French business leaders. He said that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership, Nigeria is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the Renewed Hope Agenda-an eight-point strategic plan aimed at unlocking economic potential.

"These historic reforms are building a more competitive, transparent, and investor-friendly economy, positioning Nigeria as the gateway to Africa's booming consumer market under the African Continental Free Trade Area AfCFTA," he said.

The Minister outlined Nigeria's key strengths, citing its position as Africa's largest economy, a youthful population exceeding 220 million-with over 70 under the age of 35-and more than 26 years of democratic governance, which has supported political stability and institutional continuity.

Idris assured investors of Nigeria's well-regulated economy, anchored in the rule of law and supported by credible institutions including the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission NIPC, the Securities and Exchange Commission SEC, and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission FCCPC.