Nigeria, France Strengthened Economic Ties

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration's commitment to threanthening bilateral relations aimed at 

 attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in order to boost the country's economy 

The Minister gave the assurance in his office in Abuja when he received the 

French Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E 

Marc Fonbaustier

He stated that the government is committed to attracting 

investment and strengthening public-private partnerships to drive sustainable development

Speaking earlier, the French Ambassador to Nigeria H.E Marc 

Fonbaustier stated that his meeting with the Honourable Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr. Wale Edun was to discuss economic cooperation and deepen bilateral relations.

Fonbaustier commended the government’s efforts in stabilising the economy as well as in promoting growth 

The meeting highlighted the two nations' commitment to deepening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for economic cooperation.

 It also marks the latest development in the growing economic partnership between Nigeria and France, providing opportunities for job creation and stimulates economic growth and development of the country in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.

Signed 

Mohammed Manga FCAI

Director, Information and Public Relations 

February 14, 2025