Oritsegbubemi Omatseyin
Lagos — Nigeria’s economic reform agenda received global backing as key stakeholders affirmed confidence in the country’s growth potential during a meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr Wale Edun and Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank Group, alongside senior officials in Abuja.
The meeting reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s clear economic direction and rising global confidence in the country’s reform programme. The Minister highlighted strong momentum across key sectors, driven by decisive policy action and a renewed focus on growth, investment, and job creation. Discussions centred on expanding reliable electricity, strengthening agriculture, accelerating digital infrastructure, improving trade flows, and unlocking private sector investment, all central to building a more productive and competitive economy.
Nigeria also reaffirmed its leadership in energy reform and its ambition to serve as a regional economic hub, supported by Abuja’s role as host city to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.
Ms. Bjerde welcomed Nigeria’s reform progress and commended the government’s clarity of purpose, noting increasing confidence from international markets and partners.
She reaffirmed support for Nigeria’s investment led growth agenda, with emphasis on infrastructure delivery and private sector participation. Both sides agreed on accelerating implementation, attracting capital at scale, and creating opportunities for Nigeria’s growing population.
This milestone underscores Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable economic growth and positions the nation as a key player in regional and global markets.
