The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has received in his office in Abuja, UNICEF’s 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’s reform agenda, investment in health, education, and social welfare is central to driving productivity, reducing inequality, and supporting private-sector growth.
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.
Ms. Saeed praised the government’s reform momentum and confirmed UNICEF’s 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’s readiness to support results that improve child welfare, expand social coverage, and accelerate development outcomes.
The meeting marks a renewed phase of partnership aimed at ensuring Nigeria’s economic reforms deliver measurable social impact and long-term competitiveness.
Signed
Mohammed Manga FCAI
Director, Information and Public Relations
November 14, 2025
www.finance.gov.ng
