The Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to economic reform under the leadership of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took center stage today as the Federal Ministry of Finance hosted its Citizens and Stakeholders Engagement Session on the Implementation of Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables for the second quarter of 2025 in Abuja.
This quarterly engagement serves as a vital platform to promote transparency, accountability, and inclusive growth, enabling stakeholders to directly interact with the Ministry on its progress, challenges, and reform agenda.
Delivering the keynote address, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, gave a detailed account of the Ministry’s alignment with the economic priorities of President Tinubu’s administration. He highlighted ongoing progress in key reform areas such as foreign exchange stability, revenue expansion, industrial investment, and improved social outcomes.
We are now in the third phase of our reform agenda focused on accelerating investment-led growth that creates jobs, reduces inflation, and lifts millions out of poverty the Minister stated. Our trajectory is clear from macroeconomic correction to national transformation.
Mr. Edun cited the significant growth of Nigeria’s external reserves from under 4 billion dollars to over 23 billion dollars as evidence of rising investor confidence, along with recent credit rating upgrades and landmark investments in the energy sector.
Also speaking at the event, the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, emphasized the critical role of public engagement in sustaining reforms. This platform allows citizens and the private sector to hold us accountable while helping shape a transparent and responsive economy she said. She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to effective policy delivery and inclusive development.
In his remarks, Mr. Raymond Omenka Omachi, Permanent Secretary Special Duties, Federal Ministry of Finance, stressed the importance of institutional coordination. We are working across ministries and agencies to ensure that reforms are not only announced but are implemented with discipline and measurable impact.
The engagement attracted participants from the private sector, civil society, development agencies, and the media. It marks a significant milestone in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu anchored on economic renewal, inclusive prosperity, and national progress.
