Drive Economic Growth, Finance Minister Charges New Permanent Secretary

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has urged the Ministry’s
Top management staff will leverage their expertise to drive the country’s developmental priorities.

The Minister made the call in his office in Abuja during the assumption of office by the Permanent Secretary of Special Duties, Mr Raymond Omenka Omachi.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Jafiya, the minister noted that the reforms embarked on by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration were aimed at improving the quality of life of Nigerians, adding that these changes are pivotal to the country’s economic growth and development.

Edun emphasized the importance of teamwork and collaboration among the ministry’s staff in achieving these goals.

He commended President Tinubu for graciously appointing the Minister of State, Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, who he said has been supportive of the Ministry’s efforts to drive the nation’s economic reforms.

“Her contributions have been invaluable, and the Ministry is grateful for her dedication and expertise. I urge you all to continue to exhibit this spirit of teamwork, collaboration, and love to manage the nation’s finances in an open, transparent, accountable, and efficient manner that delivers on the country’s developmental priorities.”

In his response, the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Mr Raymond Omenka Omachi, commended the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, and the Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, for their leadership, which is
enabling the Ministry to deliver on its mandate.

He pledged to work closely with the Ministry’s staff to ensure seamless service delivery while also emphasizing the need for open communication, innovation, and hard work to drive the Ministry’s objectives.