Nigeria's new finance minister pledges continuity of economic reforms
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Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has affirmed his dedication to continuing economic reforms. This commitment was announced in a statement from the Ministry of Finance. During his inauguration, Oyedele acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing minister, Wale Edun, to the ongoing reform efforts. He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve. Oyedele expressed his readiness to collaborate with the ministry's leadership and staff to achieve results consistent with the government's economic goals. He stressed the importance of building on current reforms and focusing on measurable impact in key economic sectors. Oyedele noted that Edun's tenure advanced fiscal and economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the macroeconomy and promoting sustainable growth, including efforts to boost revenue, improve fiscal coordination, and support structural reforms. Oyedele stated that his appointment signifies continuity in the ministry's service, with an emphasis on deepening economic reforms, fiscal discipline, and better outcomes for Nigerians. The Permanent Secretary, Finance, Mr. Raymond Omachi, and the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Mohammed Danjuma, welcomed Oyedele and pledged the ministry's full support for his mandates.
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