Wale Edun has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve in various capacities since the beginning of the administration in May 2023.
In a statement on Wednesday, Edun said it was an honour to contribute to the implementation of the administration’s economic agenda during a critical period in Nigeria’s development.
“I wish to thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the opportunity to serve our country from the outset of his administration in May 2023; first as head of the Presidential Transition Committee, then as Special Adviser on Monetary Policy, before my appointment as Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,” Edun said.
“It has been an honour to contribute to the implementation of the administration’s economic agenda at a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s journey.”
Edun noted that the administration assumed office at a time when Nigeria faced significant economic challenges, adding that reforms under Tinubu’s leadership helped stabilise the macroeconomic environment and strengthen fiscal sustainability.
According to him, key outcomes of the reforms include improved economic growth from about 2 percent to over 4 percent, and a decline in inflation from 35 percent to 15 percent.
He said the progress recorded was driven by efforts to restore public trust, boost investor confidence, and improve coordination across government institutions.
“I am proud of what we achieved alongside colleagues in the Federal Executive Council, state governors, our partners in the public and private sectors, and the many dedicated professionals whose work continues to support the nation’s economic transformation,” he said.
Edun added that while more work remains, the direction of reforms is clear and the foundations for long-term growth have been established.
He also thanked domestic and international stakeholders for their support and expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic trajectory.
On April 21, Tinubu reportedly relieved Edun of his position as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, replacing him with Taiwo Oyedele.
