Change in Delegation Leadership for World Bank Meeting
Due to the health issues of the Minister for Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, the Presidency has designated the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, to head Nigeria?s delegation at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meeting in Washington DC. Mr. Edun is reported to be seriously ill and has been evacuated for medical treatment. Joining the delegation will be the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anete. The annual meetings will feature significant sessions, including the Development Committee Plenary on October 16 and the International Monetary and Financial Committee meetings on October 17, along with various briefings and discussions centered on global economic and financial issues.

