Former Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in key roles within his administration since its inception in May 2023.
In a statement reflecting on his tenure, he noted that he first served as Chairman of the Presidential Transition Committee, then as Special Adviser on Monetary Policy, before being appointed Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
He described his time in office as an honour, saying it allowed him to contribute to the implementation of the administration’s economic agenda during what he called a critical period in Nigeria’s development.
According to him, the Tinubu administration inherited a challenging economic environment at its inception, but has since worked across government to implement reforms aimed at stabilising the macroeconomic framework, strengthening fiscal sustainability, and laying the foundation for inclusive growth.
He highlighted reported improvements in key indicators, including growth rising from about 2 percent to over 4 percent, and inflation declining from approximately 35 percent to 15 percent, attributing these changes to coordinated policy efforts and increased investor confidence.
The former minister also commended colleagues in the Federal Executive Council, state governors, development partners, and stakeholders in both the public and private sectors for their collaboration during the period.
While acknowledging that further work remains, he said the direction of economic reforms was clear and that foundational steps for long-term growth had been established.
He expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic trajectory and wished his successor and the administration continued success in ongoing reform efforts aimed at improving living standards.
He added that he remains committed to national service and would continue to support the country’s development in any capacity required
