The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed has held talks with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun as part of the UN’s ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration with Nigeria on critical issues, including regional stability, economic growth, and social protection.
As related by Ms. Amina Mohammed on her X handle on Friday, she said the meeting with Edun took place in Abuja on Thursday.
She revealed that the discussion with the finance minister focused on leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to enhance Nigeria’s trade and economic relations across the continent.
They also addressed strategies for improving food security, strengthening social protection systems to meet the socio-economic needs of Nigerians, and identifying ways the UN can mobilize resources and expertise to support the country’s development goals.
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Edun expressed gratitude to the UN deputy secretary general for her sustained engagement with Nigeria.
He detailed progress so far achieved in the administration’s social safety programmes, particularly the digitalization of its direct benefit transfer initiative to enhance efficiency and transparency.
Also, the minister highlighted advancements in agriculture, noting improvements in wet and dry season farming as a result of targeted government support.
The deputy secretary general was accompanied by a high-level UN delegation, including Leonardo Simão, UN Special Representative; Sa’adatu Shuaibu, UN Political Affairs Officer; Zubaida Mahmoud, UN Representative; and Sergio Mate, UN Special Assistant.
