Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, commended Cardoso’s leadership and the teamwork exhibited throughout the meetings.
Nigeria secures $8b in energy investments
“The outcomes we have achieved this week are a direct result of our strong collaboration,” she said
Uzoka-Anite further stated that the delegation’s engagements in Washington have reinforced Nigeria’s commitment to delivering on its economic priorities.“We return home with renewed vigour and vitality, with renewed hope and determination to deliver on our national priorities,” she said.The Minister noted that Nigeria’s assumption of the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) on International Monetary Affairs and Development marks a significant milestone in the country’s growing influence in global economic governance
which brought together global financial leaders, provided Nigeria with an opportunity to showcase its economic resilience and reform milestones to the international community..
The Nigerian delegation included key government officials such as the Senate Committee Chairman on Finance, Senator Muhammad Sani; Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya; Special Adviser to the President on Finance and Economy, Mrs. Sayande Okoli; and CBN Deputy Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi.Others were Directors-General and heads of relevant federal agencies, who participated in high-level discussions with global policymakers and development institutions on systemic reforms to drive inclusive and sustainable growth.With renewed international confidence and strengthened domestic policy coordination, Nigeria appears set to sustain its trajectory of stability, fiscal discipline, and shared prosperity.
