The Presidency on announced that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, would lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund annual meeting opening in Washington DC on Monday (today).
He is replacing the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, to lead the team in his capacity as the alternate Governor.
Edun, according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, “is indisposed.”
There are reports that Edun is seriously ill, and has been flown out for treatment.
Also to be on the team is the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anete.
“According to the World Bank, key elements of the Annual Meetings include the Development Committee Plenary session on October 16 and the International Monetary and Financial Committee meetings on October 17.
“Other featured events include regional briefings, press conferences, and fora focused on international development, the global economy, and financial markets”, the brief statement, added
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