Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele As Minister Of State For Finance

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister in the government of President Bola Tinubu.

The confirmation was announced by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, after lawmakers supported the nomination through a voice vote during the Committee of the Whole session.

Taiwo Oyedele is set to take over the position of Minister of State for Finance from Doris Uzoka-Anite.

The senate confirmed Oyedele’s appointment as the minister after he was screened by lawmakers on Wednesday.

Oyedele, who previously served as chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, faced questions from senators for more than two hours before they approved his nomination.

While responding to the lawmakers, the 50-year-old economist described his appointment as an opportunity to contribute to the country’s development.

He said, “With over two decades of experience working with national governments, multilateral institutions, and global corporations, my journey across the private sector, academia, and public policy has focused on fiscal governance and economic transformation.

“However, this moment is not about personal accomplishments; it is a call to serve at a critical time when Nigeria faces significant fiscal challenges and remarkable opportunities.

“I am deeply honoured to appear before this distinguished chamber today. I thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence reposed in me through this nomination, and I thank the Senate for the opportunity to share my vision.”

President Bola Tinubu nominated Taiwo Oyedele to serve as Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Uzoka-Anite, who was reassigned as Minister of State for Budget and National Planning.

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