President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s new Minister of State for Finance at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
- Nomination & Confirmation: Tinubu nominated Oyedele on March 3, 2026, to replace Doris Uzoka‑Anite, who was redeployed to Budget and National Planning. The Senate confirmed him eight days later after a thorough screening process.
- Background: Oyedele previously chaired the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, where he played a key role in shaping Nigeria’s fiscal governance agenda.
- Experience: With over two decades of work across national governments, multilateral institutions, and global corporations, Oyedele described his appointment as “a call to serve at a critical time when Nigeria faces significant fiscal challenges and remarkable opportunities.”
- Outlook: His appointment signals Tinubu’s focus on fiscal reforms, economic transformation, and strengthening Nigeria’s financial management systems.
