Edun leads Nigeria’s delegation to IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings

The Federal Government has confirmed the participation of Nigeria in the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C.

The participation, it said, forms part of efforts to advance Nigeria’s economic reform agenda and strengthen its global investment profile.

A statement posted on X on Monday by the Ministry of Finance confirmed the development.

It said the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is leading the country’s delegation to the meetings holding from April 13 to 18.

According to the ministry, the engagements come at a time of heightened global economic uncertainty, with Nigeria seeking to consolidate its fiscal position and deepen collaboration with international partners.

“Wale Edun leads Nigeria’s delegation to IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings amid fresh global economic pressures,” the statement read.

It added that the minister is holding a series of high-level discussions with key stakeholders, including multilateral institutions, development partners, and international investors.

“Against a backdrop of intensifying global economic uncertainty, the Minister is engaging with multilateral institutions, development partners, and international investors through a series of high-level bilateral and policy discussions,” the ministry said.

The statement noted that the engagements are aimed at promoting Nigeria’s economic reforms and enhancing its standing in the global financial system.

“These engagements are focused on advancing Nigeria’s reform agenda, strengthening its fiscal outlook, and reinforcing its investment case on the global stage,” it added.

The IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, and economic stakeholders from across the world to deliberate on global economic challenges and policy responses.