The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has assured the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) of continued partnership to drive the country’s economic growth and development.
Mr. Edun stated this on Tuesday when he received in his office in Abuja, a high-level delegation from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), led by Mr. Philippe Orliange, Executive Director of Geographies.
In a statement, Director, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry, Mohammed Manga said, the AFD team disclosed that the courtesy visit was part of activities celebrating 15 years of AFD’s operations in Nigeria, adding that the visit aimed to ensure alignment between AFD’s upcoming programmes and the administration’s priorities.
According to him, the Minister acknowledged the successful partnership between the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) and AFD, highlighting the challenges and successes of ongoing reforms.
He emphasised short-term priorities, including accelerating targeted benefits to the poor and vulnerable, addressing food security and nutrition challenges, and also discussed infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, and security.
The meeting demonstrated the strong partnership between Nigeria and AFD which is committed to driving economic growth and sustainable development.
Edun and the AFD team explored opportunities for collaboration, ensuring AFD’s programmes align with Nigeria’s priorities, promoting mutual prosperity and development.
“This courtesy visit marks a significant milestone in our partnership with AFD. We look forward to continued collaboration and mutual support in achieving our economic goals,” Edun said
The visit reaffirmed the commitment of both parties to work together towards a more prosperous and sustainable future for Nigeria.
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Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, (r), and Mr. Philippe Orliange, Executive Director of Geographies, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), when Orliange led a team on a courtesy visit to the Minister in Abuja on Tuesday .
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