Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, has secured a new appointment from the World Bank
Edun, who is one of Tinubu’s important ministers, will chair the African Governors’ Forum for the first time on behalf of Nigeria
During his address, Edun revealed that Nigeria is now the third-most attractive economy for investors.
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has been appointed to chair the African Governors’ Forum of the World Bank.
This marks the first time that Nigeria has assumed the role of chairman of the African Governors’ Forum.
The appointment was disclosed at the ongoing 2023 World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, the Cable reports.
Addressing the media on the sidelines of the annual meetings on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, Edun said the appointment will present a unique opportunity for Nigeria to play a central role in uniting the African continent.
He further urged the African leaders to rally behind the cause to secure a better future for Africa.
His words:
“Nigeria has the opportunity now as the chairman of the African Governors’ Forum to unite the continent, enabling African countries to speak with one voice and obtain a better deal for Africa.”
