Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to institutional performance and staff welfare while commissioning a fleet of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses and announcing the reintroduction of essential provisions for staff.
Speaking at a special staff engagement forum in his office in Abuja, Edun emphasised that the Ministry’s internal strength is vital to delivering Nigeria’s broader economic reform agenda. “This Ministry is the engine room of national transformation and that engine must be well fuelled,” he remarked.
The newly commissioned CNG buses, received under the Presidential Initiative on CNG, reflect a dual-purpose commitment, easing staff mobility while accelerating Nigeria’s transition to cleaner, cost efficient energy solutions. The move underscores the Ministry’s alignment with private sector expectations for fiscal responsibility, operational transparency, and environmental sustainability.
The Minister also announced the revival of monthly welfare provisions to staff, a practical gesture aimed at fostering morale and stability as the Ministry leads the charge on macroeconomic reforms, treasury digitalisation, and enhanced service delivery.
The event was also graced by the Chairman of the Presidential Initiative on CNG, Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, who reiterated the programme’s mission to mainstream cleaner transport across government institutions and stimulate local industrial value chains.
In her opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya praised the Minister’s leadership, describing the engagement as a timely moment of unity and recommitment.
She called on staff to reflect the professionalism and discipline that Nigeria’s economic stability demands.
As Nigeria continues to undertake difficult but necessary reforms, the Ministry’s internal cohesion and external accountability remain critical to restoring investor confidence, supporting market growth, and achieving inclusive prosperity.
