WALE EDUN BACKS ECONOMISTS’ ROLE IN SHAPING NIGERIA’S GROWTH PATH

Mr. Wale Edun 

..... Describes NES as "the intellectual and statistical repository of applied economics in Nigeria." 

Mr. Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, today in his office in Abuja met with a delegation from the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), led by its President, Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, committing to deeper collaboration aimed at shaping evidence-based economic policy.

Edun described NES as "the intellectual and statistical repository of applied economics in Nigeria," emphasising that its research and policy recommendations are vital for guiding reforms that can unlock private sector investment and accelerate sustainable growth. 

He pledged the ministry’s full support for the Society’s upcoming annual conference, noting that stronger policy dialogue between government and economists would strengthen market confidence and improve economic outcomes.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya added that, "The Society’s work helps shape a clearer, more accurate narrative of Nigeria’s economy, which is essential for attracting investment and sustaining reform momentum."

Highlighting the conference theme, "Rethinking Africa’s Development: Pathways Forward," Prof. Adenikinju outlined how leading economists, including Nobel laureate Prof. Roy Pearson will convene in Abuja to debate strategies for inclusive growth, fiscal stability, and innovation. The event will feature over 200 academic papers and engage 500 economics students, building capacity for the next generation of policy leaders.

This was contained in a statement issued and signed by Mohammed Manga FCAI, the Director, Information and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Finance Abuja.

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