By Our Correspondent

National News – Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for actively promoting Nigeria to global investors at the 13th Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda.

Oyedele said the President remained committed to attracting investments into critical sectors including power, mining, ports, and small businesses.

Speaking during the two-day forum held on May 14 and 15, 2026, Oyedele described Tinubu as Nigeria’s “chief marketer,” noting that the administration was focused on creating economic opportunities and improving investor confidence across Africa.

According to him, discussions at the summit centred on how Nigeria could mobilise more local and foreign investments to strengthen the economy and create jobs.

Oyedele explained that previous administrations failed to properly project Nigeria’s economic potential to the international community.

However, he said Tinubu’s reform-driven leadership and experience had made the country’s investment narrative more credible and convincing to foreign investors.

The minister also revealed that Tinubu held bilateral talks with the President of Guinea on the sidelines of the summit.

Both leaders reportedly discussed stronger cooperation in iron ore development and regional economic growth.

Oyedele stated that Tinubu commended Guinea for remaining within the Economic Community of West African States despite political pressure to withdraw.

He further stressed that African leaders at the forum agreed that the continent must move beyond speeches and begin implementing practical economic reforms.

Oyedele said Nigeria’s recent economic reforms had positioned the country as an example for other African nations seeking growth and stability.

The Africa CEO Forum gathers political leaders, investors, and business executives from across the continent to discuss investment, trade, infrastructure, and economic development strategies for Africa’s future.