Nigeria's Finance Minister states no immediate need for IMF support, emphasizes domestic reforms
via Punch Nigeria2 hours ago1 min read
Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, announced that the country has no immediate plans to seek financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund. Speaking at the African Finance Ministers’ briefing during the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington, Edun highlighted that ongoing domestic economic reforms are yielding positive results. He stated that Nigeria's reforms over the past two years have restored policy credibility and strengthened resilience against global economic shocks. The minister noted that Nigeria has prioritized market-based adjustments, particularly in foreign exchange and petroleum pricing, avoiding administrative controls. Edun reaffirmed that Nigeria would continue to rely on internal policy measures rather than seeking multilateral lending support at this time. However, he urged faster and more coordinated financial assistance for other African countries, noting that while Nigeria has built buffers through reforms, many African nations remain highly exposed and require urgent external financial support. He concluded that Nigeria’s reliance on market mechanisms has enabled smoother economic adjustments and sustained the country’s macroeconomic trajectory amidst global uncertainties.
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