Tinubu Aggressively Marketing Nigeria to Global Investors — Oyedele
Bola Ahmed Tinubu dey aggressively market Nigeria to global investors and position the country as major investment destination across different sectors of the economy.
This revelation came from Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, during interview with journalists at the Africa CEO Forum 2026 for Kigali, Rwanda.
According to Oyedele, President Tinubu discussions during the forum mainly focused on attracting investments into Nigeria’s power, mining and infrastructure sectors.
“Tinubu Na Nigeria Chief Marketer”
“One exciting thing about Mr President be say he no dey tire to market Nigeria. Na him be the chief marketer for the country,” Oyedele talk.
The minister explain say several high-level meetings held by Tinubu centred on how to attract more private investments into critical sectors of the Nigerian economy.
“We discussed economic opportunities, power investments, mining and ways to support private businesses more,” he added.
Nigeria Investment Story Don Become More Credible
Oyedele said Nigeria investment image under Tinubu administration don improve because the government now dey back promises with visible reforms and achievements.
“We no dey tell our story well before now. But this administration dey show practical reforms and commitment to achieve more results,” he stated.
He added say conversations during the forum also covered:
- port development
- solid minerals
- private sector expansion
- development financing
Tinubu Meets Guinea President
The finance minister also spoke about Tinubu bilateral meeting with Mamady Doumbouya, describing the discussion as strategic and friendly.
According to him, Tinubu praised Guinea for resisting pressure to withdraw from Economic Community of West African States.
“The meeting be like discussion between elder brother and younger brother. Both countries share similar vision for regional cooperation,” Oyedele explain.
He said Nigeria and Guinea are exploring partnership opportunities in iron ore development and economic cooperation.
“Africa Must Move From Talk To Action”
Speaking further, Oyedele said African leaders must now focus on implementation instead of endless policy discussions.
According to him, Nigeria reforms under Tinubu are already becoming example for other African countries.
“Nigeria don carry out major transformative reforms. E no easy, but e necessary and now we dey see the benefits gradually,” he said.
The minister noted say discussions at the forum focused on:
- development finance
- value addition instead of raw material exports
- agriculture growth
- manufacturing
- technology
- job creation
Leaders Call For Stronger African Cooperation
Oyedele said leaders at the summit agreed say Africa must urgently move from rhetoric to practical execution.
“How Africa fit come together make the world pay attention to us? We need value addition, industrial growth and stronger collaboration to lift people from poverty,” he stated.
He described the moment as important not only for Nigeria but for the entire African continent.
