Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has affirmed that the current administration will not reverse its reforms in the foreign exchange and oil and gas sectors.
Edun made this statement during a meeting with the newly appointed Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka Anitez, at the Ministry’s headquarters on Monday.
“Nigeria now has a market-based foreign exchange rate and a deregulated oil market pricing system—two reforms that have been overdue for decades and are currently being implemented by President Tinubu.
“As the coordinating minister of the economy, we are on the brink of a new era to implement these reforms, enhance productivity, create jobs, and reduce poverty. We are pleased to have a Minister of State who will assist in realizing the President’s vision,” he stated.
He emphasized that consultation and collaboration are essential for achieving these significant reforms, involving both the public and private sectors, and noted that the ongoing economic policies are demonstrating sustainability and signs of success.
In her response, the Minister of State for Finance reiterated her dedication to collaborating with stakeholders in both sectors to ensure the realization of economic growth.
Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has affirmed that the current administration will not reverse its reforms in the foreign exchange and oil and gas sectors.
Edun made this statement during a meeting with the newly appointed Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka Anitez, at the Ministry’s headquarters on Monday.
“Nigeria now has a market-based foreign exchange rate and a deregulated oil market pricing system—two reforms that have been overdue for decades and are currently being implemented by President Tinubu.
“As the coordinating minister of the economy, we are on the brink of a new era to implement these reforms, enhance productivity, create jobs, and reduce poverty. We are pleased to have a Minister of State who will assist in realizing the President’s vision,” he stated.
He emphasized that consultation and collaboration are essential for achieving these significant reforms, involving both the public and private sectors, and noted that the ongoing economic policies are demonstrating sustainability and signs of success.
In her response, the Minister of State for Finance reiterated her dedication to collaborating with stakeholders in both sectors to ensure the realization of economic growth.
