{"id":3104,"date":"2025-11-15T22:06:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T22:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/?p=3104"},"modified":"2025-11-15T22:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T22:06:46","slug":"nigeria-unicef-deepen-ties-for-human-capital-development-inclusive-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finance.gov.ng\/ministry\/nigeria-unicef-deepen-ties-for-human-capital-development-inclusive-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria, Unicef Deepen Ties for Human Capital Development, Inclusive Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has received in his office in Abuja, UNICEF\u2019s new Country Representative, Hajar Saeed, to reinforce cooperation focused on human capital development and social protection. Mr. Edun noted that under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s reform agenda, investment in health, education, and social welfare is central to driving productivity, reducing inequality, and supporting private-sector growth.<\/p>\n

Human capital is the engine of sustainable development. Our macroeconomic reforms are designed to improve lives, unlock economic potential, and ensure every Nigerian can participate in national growth, he said.<\/p>\n

Ms. Saeed praised the government\u2019s reform momentum and confirmed UNICEF\u2019s commitment to aligning programmes with national priorities, including exploring innovative financing tools such as debt-for-development and debt-for-climate swaps. She described Nigeria as a pivotal nation globally, and reaffirmed UNICEF\u2019s readiness to support results that improve child welfare, expand social coverage, and accelerate development outcomes.<\/p>\n

The meeting marks a renewed phase of partnership aimed at ensuring Nigeria\u2019s economic reforms deliver measurable social impact and long-term competitiveness.<\/p>\n

Signed
\nMohammed Manga FCAI
\nDirector, Information and Public Relations
\nNovember 14, 2025<\/p>\n

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