President Tinubu installed Edun as minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, leaving him with a mountain to climb.
People gather at a market, ahead of Nigeria’s presidential election in Kano, Nigeria February 24, 2023. REUTERS/Abraham Achirga
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu installed the investment banker as minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy last week, leaving him with a mountain to climb. After missing out on an opportunity to become Nigeria’s finance minister under former president Muhammadu Buhari, Wale Edun has returned to fill the same position under President Bola Tinubu.Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Africa. Unlocked.
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