NIGERIA'S FINANCE MINISTER MEETS AMINA MOHAMMED, UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY GENERAL. ..... Discussion Focuses On Key Developmental Goals

From L-R Leonardo Simào,UN Special Representative, Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary General, DSG, Wale Edun, Nigeria's Finance Minister & Coordinating Minister of the Economy and lastly, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance

"The meeting marks a significant milestone in Nigeria's partnership with the UN, paving the way for enhanced cooperation and collaboration on key development issues." Manga.

 

The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General (DSG), Amina Mohammed has met with Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, at the Ministry's Headquarters Abuja, the nation's capital.

The visit, which is viewed as a significant step towards strengthening bilateral cooperation and accelerating Nigeria's development agenda, was part of the UN’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with Nigeria on critical issues, including regional stability, economic growth, and social protection.

According to Mohammed Manga, Director Information and Public Relations Unit of the Federal Ministry of Finance in a statement, revealed that discussions during the meeting focused on leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to enhance Nigeria’s trade and economic relations across the region.

Discussions at the meeting also addressed strategies for improving food security, strengthening social protection systems to meet the socio-economic needs of Nigerians, and identifying ways the UN can mobilize its resources and expertise to support the country’s development goals.

The Honourable Minister who received the Deputy Secretary Geberal, Amina Mohammed, along with the Honourable Minister of State Finance Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite expressed gratitude to the DSG for her sustained engagement with Nigeria. 

He detailed the administration’s progress in the social safety programmes, particularly the digitalization of its Direct Benefit Transfers initiative to enhance efficiency and transparency.

He also highlighted advancements in agriculture, noting improvements in wet and dry season farming as a result of targeted government support. The DSG was accompanied by a high-level UN delegation, including Leonardo Simão, UN Special Representative; Sa’adatu Shuaibu, UN Political Affairs Officer; Zubaida Mahmoud, UN Representative; and Sergio Mate, UN Special Assistant.

The meeting marks a significant milestone in Nigeria's partnership with the UN, paving the way for enhanced cooperation and collaboration on key development issues. As Nigeria continues to navigate its development journey, the support and expertise of the UN will be crucial in achieving its goals.