President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, to take the lead in driving Nigeria’s economic growth through bold fiscal reforms and effective policy execution.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the President expressed confidence in Oyedele’s capacity, highlighting his strong background in tax reform and fiscal management as key to strengthening the country’s economic structure. He stressed that ongoing reforms must be translated into real economic benefits that will positively impact citizens and stimulate national development.
Tinubu underscored the importance of increasing government revenue, maintaining fiscal discipline, and ensuring transparency in the management of public funds. According to him, these measures are crucial to sustaining economic stability, attracting investment, and creating employment opportunities.
He also called for coordinated and forward-thinking economic policies that will promote inclusive growth and improve Nigeria’s financial resilience. The President noted that Oyedele’s experience in reforming tax systems has already contributed significantly to modernizing the nation’s fiscal landscape.
With his appointment, Oyedele is expected to consolidate existing reforms, strengthen revenue generation frameworks, and ensure the effective implementation of fiscal policies aimed at achieving long-term economic growth and stability.
