The Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, has expressed optimism over Nigeria’s economic trajectory following the country’s active participation in the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington D.C., United States.
In a post-meeting statement personally signed by the minister and titled “Post-meetings Recap from H.M., Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite,” the minister said Nigeria’s reform agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has gained notable recognition from global development partners and financial institutions.
According to Uzoka-Anite, the Nigerian delegation to the global event, which was led by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, showcased a united front with both fiscal and monetary authorities working collaboratively towards achieving macroeconomic stability and inclusive economic growth.
“The 2025 World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in Washington D.C. have come to a close, and I leave with deep optimism about Nigeria’s trajectory and the renewed confidence of our global partners,” the minister stated.
She noted that throughout the week-long meetings, the Nigerian team held several strategic bilateral and multilateral engagements, including sessions with the Islamic Development Bank, the Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank, the G24 group, and the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action.
Dr. Uzoka-Anite emphasised that across all platforms, Nigeria’s reform initiatives were widely acknowledged as effective and impactful.
“Inflation is moderating, the exchange rate is stabilising, investor confidence is returning, and foreign reserves are strengthening,” she said.
The minister highlighted a particularly striking moment during the meetings when the Managing Director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, commended Nigeria for its bold economic direction.
“Thank you, Nigeria, for showing the world that reform does work,” Georgieva was quoted as saying.
According to Uzoka-Anite, this endorsement reflects the determination and discipline of the Nigerian government in pushing through difficult but necessary reforms to steer the nation toward long-term prosperity.
She also revealed that Nigeria’s engagements at the summit have led to promising new partnerships in key sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and climate finance.
These aligned with the administration’s broader Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes job creation, poverty reduction, and economic diversification.
“Our engagements also opened new doors for partnership… We return home from Washington not only with stronger partnerships, but with greater resolve,” Uzoka-Anite said.
She described Nigeria’s reform narrative as one of resilience, innovation, and optimism, noting that the government remained committed to deepening reforms, unlocking private sector investment, and translating growth into improved living standards for all Nigerians.
“We are on the right path, and the best is yet to come,” she added.
The 2025 IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings brought together finance ministers, central bank governors, development partners, and financial experts from around the world to assess global economic challenges and explore solutions, with Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape drawing increasing attention.
