₦airaland Forum

Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has expressed satisfaction with his tenure, stating that he is proud of the progress by the Nigerian economy recorded while in office.

Edun spoke a day after President Bola Tinubu announced his removal and appointed Taiwo Oyedele as his successor.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Edun thanked the President for the opportunity to serve in multiple roles since the administration began in May 2023, including as head of the Presidential Transition Committee, Special Adviser on Monetary Policy, and later Finance Minister.

“It has been an honour to contribute to the implementation of the administration’s economic agenda at a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s journey,” he said.

Reflecting on the state of the economy at the outset, Edun acknowledged that the government inherited significant challenges but noted that reforms undertaken during his tenure had begun to deliver results.

He cited improvements in economic growth from about 2 percent to over 4 percent and a decline in inflation from 35 percent to 15 percent, attributing the gains to efforts aimed at stabilising the macroeconomic environment and boosting investor confidence.

Edun said the progress recorded was a collective effort involving members of the Federal Executive Council, state governors, and stakeholders across the public and private sectors.

“I am proud of what we achieved alongside colleagues and the many dedicated professionals whose work continues to support the nation’s economic transformation,” he added.

While acknowledging that challenges remain, the former minister expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic trajectory, describing reform as a continuous process. He also extended goodwill to his successor and reaffirmed his commitment to national service.

HacheNoire:
Wale has always and will forever be a competent hands in any government, party or administration!

He never got to that position about favoritism, party demands, or connections. He was made for the job!

A competent and disciplined expert! He made no mistakes or lost trust with the President.

His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) only required SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT in crushing the USD.

On behalf of my Honorable self, and patriotic Nairalanders, we would like to Wish Wale Edun the very best in his future obligation!

We are proud and happy about where you got us too and won’t forget your sacrifices.

HacheNoire:
His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) only required SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT in crushing the USD.

TossTos:
This man is deeply pained inside but he had to do the needful and say all of this he said above..

Putinofrussia:
I really respect the man.

If it were not for his health issues,I would have wanted him to continue.

TossTos:
This man is deeply pained inside but he had to do the needful and say all of this he said above..

Daniel058:
Imagine being the one praising yourself and bearing witness of how good you were as minister, odikwa vely Telible

Putinofrussia:
I really respect the man.
If it were not for his health issues,I would have wanted him to continue.

Emzedz:
He exposed the certificate forger of borrowing n diverting trillions of naira.. no capital projects done since 2024 n no funding of mdas.
tinibu will be jailed for his monumental fraud soon