Nigeria will use the World Bank and International Monetary Fund summit to promote inclusive growth and look for ways to lower the country’s debt profile, according to a statement released to PUNCH Online on Tuesday and signed by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations, Nigeria’s Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who is leading the country’s delegation to the summit in Washington, D.C., where he will lead discussions on financial sustainability, international cooperation, and economic reform.”Among his key engagements are bilateral meetings with senior officials from the IMF, World Bank, and International Finance Corporation, as well as participation in roundtables focused on climate finance, energy transition, and debt restructuring,” the minister’s weekly schedule highlights Nigeria’s strategic push for economic reform, international partnership, and financial sustainability.
“Following the significant progress made in stabilising Nigeria’s economy over the past year, the government is now targeting rapid, inclusive growth with a clear emphasis on job creation,” the statement read.
The statement noted that Edun is using the global platform to advocate for Nigeria’s renewed economic agenda — centred on fiscal consolidation, expanding social protection, and unlocking private sector investment across key sectors.
“In his capacity as Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Edun continues to champion reforms that will deliver long-term economic resilience aimed at lifting millions of Nigerians out of poverty, while also ensuring that development is both equitable and sustainable. The Nigerian delegation includes senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning; the Central Bank of Nigeria; and Nigeria’s multilateral finance agencies.
The Spring Meetings provide a timely platform for strategic discussions and partnerships that will unlock the country’s growth potential with dialogue expected to yield significant outcomes that will shape Nigeria’s economic trajectory and inform future policy directions.
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