By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
The Presidency says the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, will lead the country’s delegation to the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), scheduled to commence on Monday, October 13, in Washington, D.C.
A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, stated that Cardoso replaces the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, who is indisposed.
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.
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