Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reiterated the pivotal role of the civil service in implementing bold macro-economic reforms of the Tinubu administration.
Speaking at the launch of the Federal Civil Service Policies and Guidelines and the celebration of the Head of Service, Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack’s 100 days in office, the minister described the civil service as the backbone of national progress.
Edun outlined the Tinubu administration’s reform agenda, which seeks to reduce inflation, foster economic growth, create jobs, and alleviate poverty.
“You are the implementers. Your competence, discipline, and determination on the job are the backbone of successful implementation,” he said.
The minister reflected on the broader challenges and opportunities facing the nation, acknowledging the initial discomfort caused by the removal of fuel subsidy, stating that this reform has unlocked critical resources—equivalent to five percent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—for reinvestment in infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
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Also, he highlighted the shift in Nigeria’s economic framework from a focus on rent-seeking to genuine value creation, pointing to sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and exports as areas of growth, with Nigerian products gaining traction across the African continent under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
“The country is undergoing a transformative shift. The opportunities now favour those who use their skills, knowledge, and energy to drive economic growth, create jobs, and reduce poverty,” he added.
Edun underscored the centrality of the civil service in achieving these goals and praised the leadership of Mrs. Walson-Jack, whose agenda he described as a roadmap for an innovative, technology-driven civil service that aligns with the administration’s objectives.
