Tinubu nominates Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, seeks Senate confirmation to strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal reforms.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, forwarding his name to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation. The nomination signals a strategic move aimed at reinforcing Nigeria’s fiscal management framework amid ongoing economic reforms.
Oyedele previously served as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, where he spearheaded significant tax restructuring initiatives. His leadership was widely noted for driving clarity and modernization within Nigeria’s tax administration system. With a background as an economist, accountant, and public policy specialist, he is expected to bring technical expertise and reform-driven focus to the Ministry of Finance.
President Tinubu emphasized that the appointment aligns with his administration’s commitment to strengthening the country’s fiscal architecture. As Nigeria navigates economic recovery and revenue optimization efforts, Oyedele’s experience in fiscal policy and tax reform is seen as a critical asset in advancing sustainable financial governance.
Meanwhile, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite will retain her position as Minister of State at the Ministry of Budget and National Planning.
Her continued role underscores the administration’s confidence in her cross-sector experience and contributions to the government’s broader reform agenda.
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The President reiterated that his administration remains committed to assembling a results-oriented team grounded in competence, discipline, and measurable impact. The nomination reflects ongoing efforts to prioritize expertise in key economic portfolios as Nigeria advances its reform policies.