{"id":2213,"date":"2025-03-27T13:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T13:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/?p=2213"},"modified":"2025-03-28T08:38:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T08:38:49","slug":"wale-edun-lauds-afdbs-role-in-accelerating-nigerias-economic-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wale-edun-lauds-afdbs-role-in-accelerating-nigerias-economic-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Wale Edun Lauds AFDB\u2019s Role In Accelerating Nigeria&#8217;s Economic Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its pivotal role in driving Nigeria&#8217;s economic revitalisation. This praise follows a high-level meeting with an AfDB delegation led by Dr. Abdul Kamara, Director General, Nigeria Country Department, who came to deepen collaboration with Nigeria on economic growth and development priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kamara announced the launch of a new Country Strategy Paper and reaffirmed the AfDB&#8217;s commitment to transformative projects, including the second phase of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme (NAGS) as well as the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ). The AfDB also emphasized support for youth entrepreneurship through initiatives like the Youth Enterprise Investment Fund.<\/p>\n<p>HM Edun lauded the AfDB&#8217;s contributions, highlighting the Bank&#8217;s critical role in Nigeria&#8217;s economic revitalisation through agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment. The Minister noted that the AfDB&#8217;s partnership with Nigeria is crucial for driving economic growth, particularly in areas like agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>As Nigeria continues on its economic revitalisation journey, the AfDB&#8217;s commitment is a testament to the power of collaboration and strategic partnerships. With the AfDB&#8217;s support, Nigeria is poised to unlock its full potential, drive sustainable growth, and improve the lives of its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Signed<br \/>\nMohammed Manga,FCAI<br \/>\nDirector, Information and Public Relations<br \/>\nMarch 26, 2025<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2213 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0005-1.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[2213]\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0005-1-300x300.jpg?wsr\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0005-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0005-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0005-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0005-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0006-1.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[2213]\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0006-1-300x300.jpg?wsr\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0006-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0006-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0006-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0006-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0007-1.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[2213]\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0007-1-300x300.jpg?wsr\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0007-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0007-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0007-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0007-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0003-1.jpg' rel=\"lightbox[2213]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0003-1-300x300.jpg?wsr\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0003-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0003-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0003-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/IMG-20250327-WA0003-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has commended the African Development Bank (AfDB) for its pivotal role in driving Nigeria&#8217;s economic revitalisation. 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