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Prof. Taiwo Oyedele’s Rise: From Adviser to Finance Minister

🗓️ July 7, 2023 — Appointed Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms
🗓️ August 8, 2023 — Formally inaugurated and delivered his inaugural address at the State House
🗓️ March 11, 2026 — Confirmed by the Senate as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite
🗓️ March 16, 2026 — Sworn in as Minister of State for Finance by President Tinubu
🗓️ April 21, 2026 — Elevated to Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy, replacing Wale Edun

Oyedele spent 32 months as Committee Chairman before joining the cabinet, and just 36 days as Minister of State before being elevated to the substantive Finance Minister role.

Under his leadership, four tax reform bills were passed by the National Assembly in May 2025.

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