Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has met with Ms Anna Bjerde, Managing Director for Operations at the World Bank Group, to discuss collaboration to build a more productive and competitive Nigerian economy.
The talks, held on Thursday, focused on expanding reliable electricity, strengthening agriculture, accelerating digital infrastructure, improving trade, and attracting private sector investment.
According to the Ministry of Finance, the meeting reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s economic direction and growing international confidence in Nigeria’s reform programme.
Edun highlighted the momentum across key sectors, attributing it to decisive policy actions and a renewed focus on growth, investment, and job creation.
“The government’s priority is to create an environment where investment can flow, businesses can expand, and Nigerians can access meaningful employment,” Edun said.
Ms Bjerde welcomed Nigeria’s reform progress and praised the government’s clarity of purpose, noting increasing confidence from international markets and development partners.
She pledged support for Nigeria’s investment-led growth agenda, particularly in infrastructure and private sector participation.
Both sides agreed to accelerate project implementation, attract large-scale capital, and create opportunities for Nigeria’s growing population.
Discussions also reaffirmed Nigeria’s leadership in energy reform and its ambition to serve as a regional economic hub, with Abuja’s role as the host city of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) highlighted.
The meeting marks another step in strengthening collaboration between Nigeria and the World Bank to ensure sustainable economic growth, enhanced agricultural productivity, and expanded employment opportunities.
