JUST IN: Finance Minister, Wale Edun, to Chair World Bank’s Africa Governors’ Forum

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been appointed by the World Bank to chair the Africa Governors’ Forum of the global financial institution.

Edun is the first Nigerian to be given this honour in the 60 years of the Forum’s existence.

His appointment was announced on Saturday in a post on X (Twitter) by the Federal Ministry of Finance.

“Nigeria’s Minister @FinMinNigeria & Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has been appointed to Chair the Africa 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,” the statement read in part.