October 14, (THEWILL) – Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been appointed as the Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum of the World Bank.
This was disclosed in a statement on Saturday, by the Federal Ministry of Finance on its official X account.
“World Bank Appointment: Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and 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.
“The appointment presents a unique opportunity for Nigeria and the implementation of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda”, the statement read.
Established in 1963 to strengthen the voice of African Governors, 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 forum’s Chairman is determined by rotation based on the alphabetical order of African countries.
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