Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of
the economy, says efforts must be made to ensure President Bola Tinubu’s
economic reforms are effective.
Edun spoke during a welcome ceremony held in his honour by
the ministry’s members of staff, in Abuja on Monday.
Addressing the directors and permanent secretaries in the
ministry, the former Lagos commissioner for finance said their duty was to
reduce the pains of Nigerians.
Edun also called for collaboration, adding that there was so
much work to be done.
“The expectations of
Nigerians are heightened. Mr. President has already set the ball rolling to put
Nigeria on the course that will take it to rapid, sustained, and inclusive
growth,” the minister said.
“He has taken key macro monetary policy measures and fiscal
policy measures. He has changed the economy of Nigeria already.
“However, it has come with the initial pain that comes from
correction and it is our duty to help him to ensure that that pain is minimised
and his period is shortened.
“That everything that can be done to help the most
vulnerable, to help the poorest in society. When we look at the price of fuel
N617 per litre, look at the price of bread, I suppose it depends on the size
but at least it’s N1000.
“We know that we have a job to do, of making sure that these
reforms do not leave people behind.
“You’re all talented, you’re good. There’s huge talent here
and there’s a huge expectation.
“I’ve had interaction, whether it’s through the Presidential
Transition Council. I’ve had interactions with finance, with the SGS office in
virtually the whole of the civil service in one way or the other. I’ve seen the
ability to perform.
“I’ve seen the digitalisation, the automation and the use of
technology (we the director of ICT here). So, you can do it. I will just like
to say let us work together as a team to achieve.”
Edun, who took over from Zainab Ahmed, former minister of
finance, was inaugurated into office on Monday alongside 44 other ministers.
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