– Nigeria’s finance minister heads delegation to global economic summit
– IMF Spring Meetings focus on global financial stability and development
– Discussions include climate change impacts and economic reforms
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is leading the country’s delegation to the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., held from April 21 to 26. The delegation comprises CEOs of financial institutions, private sector representatives, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
The meetings aim to promote global macroeconomic stability, provide policy advice, and offer financial assistance to countries facing balance-of-payments challenges. Key discussions include analyzing the world economy, conducting bilateral consultations, and addressing the economic impacts of climate change. The IMF is also expected to release its World Economic Outlook and Global Financial Stability Report during the event.
These discussions are pivotal for Nigeria as it navigates economic reforms and seeks strategies to enhance resilience and sustainable development.
