President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
The announcement was made by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who disclosed that Oyedele’s nomination has been formally transmitted to the Senate.
According to Onanuga, the nomination was conveyed in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio for legislative consideration and approval.
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Oyedele, a respected fiscal policy expert and former Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, is expected to bring his experience in tax administration and economic reform into the Finance Ministry if confirmed. He is set to replace Doris Uzoka-Anite in the role.
The nomination comes amid ongoing efforts by the federal government to strengthen fiscal management, improve revenue generation, and advance tax reform initiatives aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s economy.