Finance minister leads nigerian delegation to imf world bank meetings
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Finance Minister Leads Nigerian Delegation to IMF-World Bank Meetings
Abuja, Nigeria - The Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, has led a high-level delegation of Nigerian officials to the 2023 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington D.C., United States.
The delegation, which includes senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Nigeria, and other relevant government agencies, is expected to engage with global leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss key issues affecting the global economy and Nigeria's economic development.
The IMF-World Bank meetings, which take place from October 10-15, 2023, will bring together over 10,000 participants from around the world to discuss the global economic outlook, exchange ideas on economic policies, and explore opportunities for cooperation and collaboration.
During the meetings, the Nigerian delegation is expected to participate in various sessions, including the IMF-World Bank Development Committee, which will focus on issues such as debt sustainability, climate change, and digitalization.
The Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, is also scheduled to deliver a statement on behalf of Nigeria at the Development Committee meeting, where she will highlight the country's economic achievements and challenges, as well as its priorities for the global economy.
In addition to the Development Committee meeting, the Nigerian delegation will also participate in other sessions, including the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, which will feature discussions on topics such as macroeconomic policy, financial inclusion, and sustainable development.
The delegation's participation in the IMF-World Bank meetings is expected to strengthen Nigeria's engagement with the global economic community, promote cooperation and collaboration, and provide opportunities for knowledge sharing and capacity building.
"We are excited to participate in this year's IMF-World Bank meetings, which provide a platform for us to engage with global leaders and experts on key issues affecting the global economy and Nigeria's economic development," said the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed. "We look forward to sharing our experiences and learning from others to promote sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria."
The Nigerian delegation is expected to return to Abuja after the meetings with new ideas, insights, and partnerships that will help drive the country's economic development and growth.