Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, has reiterated his commitment to sustain the reform momentum of the government.
According to the statement by the Head Information and Public Relations, in the Ministry of Finance, Efe Ovuakporie, Oyedele commended the outgoing minister Mr. Wale Edun for his
service and contributions to the ongoing reform efforts in the economy.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Oyedele expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him to serve in this capacity.
Oyedele reaffirmed his readiness to working closely with the leadership and staff of the ministry to deliver concrete outcomes aligned with the government’s economic priorities.
He emphasised on the need to build on existing reforms while focusing on measurable impact across key sectors of the Nigerian economy.
The minister said that Mr. Edun’s period in office was marked by the advancement of key fiscal and economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the macroeconomic environment and repositioning
the economy for sustainable growth, including efforts to strengthen revenue performance, improve fiscal coordination and support broader structural reforms under the administration’s economic agenda.
He said that his assumption of office signaled continuity in the ministry’s service delivery to the nation, with focus on deepening economic reforms, fiscal discipline and improved outcomes for Nigerians.
In their speeches, the Permanent Secretary, Finance, Mr Raymond Omachi and Permanent Secretary Special Duties, Mohammed Danjuma, welcomed Oyedele to the ministry in his new capacity.
They pledged full support and loyalty of the management and staff of the ministry in advancing the minister’s mandates.
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