The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, today delivered Nigeria’s national statement at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), held in Sevilla, Spain.
Speaking at a high-level roundtable on domestic public resource mobilisation, Minister Edun called for a rebalancing of global finance to better reflect the realities of developing economies. He highlighted Nigeria’s reforms to improve tax administration, drive fiscal discipline, and create an enabling environment for private sector investment.
“In today’s evolving global landscape, self-reliance is essential. We are prioritising digital infrastructure, transparency, and institutional reform to deliver more for Nigerians with every naira spent,” the Minister noted.
He also stressed the urgent need for stronger international collaboration on tax fairness and illicit financial flows, areas where African economies continue to face systemic disadvantage.
The event brought together senior officials from the United Nations, OECD, EU, and development banks, alongside finance ministers from countries including Nepal, Malawi, and Uruguay.