Wale Edun

Nigerian economist & investment banker

Chief Adebayo Olawale Edun, commonly known as Wale Edun, is a Nigerian economist, investment banker and politician who served as the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy from August 2023 to 21 April 2026. He was appointed the Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum of the World Bank in 2023. He is the first Nigerian to occupy this position in 60 years.

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Adebayo Olawale Edun and Olawale Edun

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Nigeria replaces finance minister

President Tinubu shakes up his cabinet, appointing a new finance minister to drive economic reform in Nigeria.

Nigeria replaces finance minister in bid to deepen reforms Financial Times — Apr 22, 22:16 PM
Nigeria’s Tinubu replaces finance minister in surprise reshuffle Semafor — Apr 22, 12:59 PM
Edun, Dangiwa resigned, not sacked — Presidency Vanguard News — Apr 22, 17:17 PM
Tinubu writes Senate, seeks ministerial confirmation, Yuguda as CBN deputy gov Vanguard News — Apr 22, 14:57 PM
Tinubu ministers gripped by fear after cabinet sackings Vanguard News — Apr 22, 15:22 PM