By Tonia Okereke
The Minsiter for Finance, Mr Taiwo Oyedele has resumed office.
Oyedele who took over from Wale Edun on Friday took to Facebook to announce that the formal handover of office has taken place.
He wrote: “I formally assumed office yesterday as the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, following a handover from my predecessor, Mr. Wale Edun. I sincerely appreciate him for his service to our country and the foundation he has laid.
“Nigeria is at a critical juncture. Having taken important steps to stabilise the economy, our immediate task is to consolidate these gains, deepen ongoing reforms, and ensure they translate into tangible benefits for all Nigerians”.
He added: “Our strategic priorities include, p𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 and g𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 – creating a predictable and investor-friendly environment anchored on policy coherence, consistency, and clarity”.
The new Minister assured on his ensuring transparent and prudent management of public resources.
On Revenue mobilisation and fair taxing the Minister said he will prioritise harmonising revenue administration, broadening the tax base, reducing the burden on vulnerable population, and supporting economic growth.
He also promised stronger government coordination which will be done bt aligning efforts across all tiers and institutions to maximise policy impact.
In the post the Minister also stated that he will be deepening collaboration with the private sector and other key stakeholders for data-driven policy design, co-implementation, and feedback for continuous improvement.
“GOod policy design alone is not enough, success will be defined by execution. We are committed to disciplined implementation, accountability, and measurable results.
“I look forward to working with colleagues across government, the private sector, and all Nigerians as we move from reform to result, accelerate growth and build a more stable, inclusive, and prosperous economy”, he wrote.
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