Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), which open in Washington D.C. on Monday, October 13.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, said Mr. Cardoso, who serves as the alternate Governor for Nigeria at the Bretton Woods institutions, will be representing the country in place of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who is currently indisposed.
The Nigerian delegation will also include the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, among other senior officials.
According to the World Bank, highlights of this year’s meetings include the Development Committee Plenary session on October 16 and the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meeting scheduled for October 17.
Other key events will feature regional briefings, high-level policy discussions, and press conferences focusing on global economic trends, international development, and financial market stability.
The annual gatherings of the World Bank and IMF provide a vital platform for global economic policymakers to assess international financial developments, coordinate fiscal and monetary strategies, and strengthen multilateral cooperation on development priorities.