Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has emerged the Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum of the World Bank.

The Ministry of Finance stated this in a statement posted on its official X account.

The statement said that this marks the first time Nigeria has assumed the role of chairman in 60 years.

It also noted that the appointment presents a unique opportunity for Nigeria and the implementation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The statement read in part: “Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Mr. Wale Edun has been appointed to Chair the African Governors’ Forum of the World Bank. This marks the first time Nigeria has assumed the role of Chairman in 60 years. The appointment presents a unique opportunity for Nigeria and the implementation of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.’’