Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has reiterated the government's commitment to ongoing reforms in the foreign exchange and oil and gas sectors, emphasizing that there will be no reversal of President Bola Tinubu’s economic strategies.
During a meeting with Doris Uzoka Anite, the newly appointed Minister of State for Finance, on Monday, November 4, Edun highlighted the importance of these reforms for the country’s economic trajectory. He stated, “Nigeria now has a market-based foreign exchange rate and a deregulated oil market pricing, which are two reforms that are long overdue and are currently being implemented by President Tinubu.”
Edun conveyed a sense of optimism, noting that the nation stands on the brink of a new era to implement these reforms, enhance productivity, create jobs, and alleviate poverty. He expressed confidence in Anite’s role, stating, “We are glad to have a Minister of State who will help in actualizing the President’s reforms.”
He also stressed the necessity of strong collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve these ambitious objectives. Edun remarked that current economic policies are beginning to demonstrate sustainability and success, stating, “Consultation and collaboration are key to achieving these reforms from both sectors.”
In her response, Minister of State Doris Uzoka Anite pledged her commitment to working with stakeholders to ensure the realization of Nigeria’s economic growth goals. She reiterated her dedication to fostering a cooperative environment to drive economic transformation under President Tinubu’s administration.
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