Nigeria’s Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, has said the country’s ongoing economic reforms are gaining widespread recognition and confidence from global financial institutions.
Speaking in a statement titled “Post-Meetings Recap from H.M., Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite,” following the conclusion of the 2025 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., United States, the minister expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic trajectory and its growing global partnerships.
“The 2025 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. have come to a close, and I leave with deep optimism about Nigeria’s trajectory and the renewed confidence of our global partners,” Uzoka-Anite said.
She noted that Nigeria’s delegation led by Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso demonstrated strong fiscal and monetary coordination throughout the meetings, reassuring partners of the government’s commitment to stability, discipline, and inclusive growth.
“Our delegation presented a unified front, fiscal and monetary authorities working hand in hand to deliver macroeconomic stability, discipline, and inclusive growth,” she said. “The message resonated: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms for Nigeria are working.”
The minister revealed that during the weeklong engagements, Nigeria participated in several multilateral and bilateral sessions, including meetings with the Islamic Development Bank, the World Bank’s Managing Director of Operations, the G24, and the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action.
According to her, discussions across these forums reflected a consistent recognition that Nigeria’s reform agenda is yielding tangible results.
“Inflation is moderating, the exchange rate is stabilising, investor confidence is returning, and foreign reserves are strengthening,” she noted.
Uzoka-Anite also highlighted a key moment from the meetings, remarks by IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who reportedly said, “Thank you, Nigeria, for showing the world that reform does work.”
The minister described Georgieva’s comment as a strong validation of Nigeria’s current policy direction.
“This sentiment captures what we have all worked towards proof that tough but necessary reforms are positioning Nigeria for sustainable growth,” she said.
She further disclosed that Nigeria’s engagements in Washington opened new doors for partnerships in infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and climate finance, aligning with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises job creation, poverty reduction, and economic diversification.
“We return home from Washington not only with stronger partnerships, but with greater resolve. The world is watching Nigeria’s reform story unfold — and it is one of resilience, innovation, and hope,” she added.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to sustaining progress, Uzoka-Anite said the next phase of reform will focus on deepening policy implementation, unlocking private investment, and ensuring inclusive prosperity.
“The task ahead remains clear: to deepen reform, unlock private investment, and ensure that growth translates into prosperity for every Nigerian. We are on the right path, and the best is yet to come,” she concluded.
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