Mr. Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, has been appointed by the World Bank to lead the African Governors’ Forum.
This was disclosed on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Finance in a post titled “World Bank’s appointment” on X (Twitter).
It reads : “Nigeria’s Minister @FinMinNigeria & 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. #FinMinNigeria #RenewedHope. “