- Insists on policy continuity
BY COBHAM NSA – The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has formally assumed office with a promise to push forward President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Economic Agenda.
According to him, the need to build on existing reforms while focusing on measurable impact across key sectors of the economy cannot be overemphasized.
This is as he said the exchange of baton on Thursday, 23rd April 2026 in line with the presidential directive, only serves to maintain momentum in the Ministry’s service delivery to the nation, prioritizing deeper economic reforms, tighter fiscal control, and better outcomes for all Nigerians.
Oyedele expressed readiness to work closely with the leadership and staff of the Ministry to deliver concrete outcomes aligned with the government’s economic priorities.
Also acknowledging that Mr. Wale Edun’s period in office was marked by the advancement of key fiscal and economic reforms aimed at stabilising the macroeconomic environment and repositioning the economy for sustainable growth, Oyedele said these included efforts to strengthen revenue performance, improve fiscal coordination, and support broader structural reforms under the Administration’s economic agenda.
He praised Mr Edun for his service to Nigeria, especially the contributions to ongoing reform efforts in the economy and wished him success in his future endeavours.
Welcoming Mr Oyedele as the new Finance Minister, the Permanent Secretary, Finance, Mr. Raymond Omachi and Permanent Secretary Special Duties, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma pledged the full support and loyalty of the Management and staff in advancing the Ministry’s mandates and vision for the current administration.
