The Governor of the Central Bank, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, which opens on Monday, October 13.
Cardoso will succeed Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, according to a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, issued on Sunday.
The announcement is headlined ‘Cardoso leads Nigeria’s team to the World Bank-IMF meeting in Washington, DC.
“Cardoso, as the alternate governor, replaces the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who is indisposed,” Onanuga stated.
He stated that the Nigerian team will include Doris Uzoka-Anete, Minister of State for Finance.
According to the World Bank, significant features of the Annual Meetings are the Development Committee Plenary session on October 16 and the International Monetary and Financial Committee meetings on October 17.
Other notable events include regional briefings, press conferences, and forums on international development, the global economy, and financial markets.
The statement reads, “Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, which opens on Monday, October 13.
“Cardoso, as the alternate governor, replaces the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who is indisposed.
“The Nigerian team will also comprise the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anete.
“According to the World Bank, key elements 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 featured events include regional briefings, press conferences, and fora focused on international development, the global economy, and financial markets.”
