Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has been appointed as the Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum by the World Bank.
The Ministry of Finance stated that this is the first time Nigeria has assumed the role of Chairman of the forum in 60 years. The African Governors’ Forum is a platform for African finance ministers and central bank governors to engage with the World Bank on issues of mutual interest.
The statement read;
“The appointment presents a unique opportunity for Nigeria and the implementation of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr. Wale Edun has been appointed to Chair the African Governors’ Forum of the World Bank.
“This marks the first time Nigeria has assumed the role of Chairman in 60 years.”
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