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By Emmanuel Adeleke
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has been appointed Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum of the World Bank.
The African Governors’ Forum is a platform for African finance ministers and central bank governors to engage with the World Bank on issues of mutual interest.
A statement on the Ministry of Finance’s X account said Edun’s appointment makes him the fist Nigerian to occupy such position.
“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 implementation of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” the statement read.