The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington DC, which open on Monday, October 13.
Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement that Mr. Cardoso, who serves as the alternate governor for Nigeria, will be representing the country in place of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who is currently indisposed.
The Nigerian delegation will also include the Minister of State for Finance, Mrs. Doris Uzoka-Anite.
According to the World Bank, highlights of the Annual Meetings include the Development Committee Plenary session on October 16 and the International Monetary and Financial Committee meetings on October 17.
Other key events will feature regional briefings, press conferences, and fora on global development, the economy, and financial markets.
Bello Wakili