The Federal Government has announced Nigeria’s participation in the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C., as part of efforts to advance the country’s economic reform agenda and strengthen its global investment appeal.
According to a statement released on Monday by the Ministry of Finance, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the high-level meetings, scheduled to hold from April 13 to April 18. The meetings bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, development institutions, and global investors from across the world to discuss pressing economic issues and policy responses. �
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The ministry stated that Nigeria’s participation comes at a time of growing global economic uncertainty, as the government intensifies efforts to stabilise the economy, improve fiscal performance, and deepen collaboration with international development partners.
It noted that Edun is expected to hold a series of high-level bilateral and policy discussions with multilateral institutions, development partners, and international investors during the meetings.
According to the statement, the engagements are aimed at promoting Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, strengthening the country’s fiscal outlook, and reinforcing its investment case on the global stage.
The ministry further emphasised that the discussions will focus on attracting international support and enhancing confidence in Nigeria’s economic direction amid current global financial pressures. �
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The IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings serve as a major global platform where policymakers and financial stakeholders deliberate on issues including economic growth, financial stability, poverty reduction, and development financing.
For Nigeria, the meetings are expected to provide an opportunity to further present its reform initiatives and engage key international partners on strategies to support sustainable economic growth.
Wale Edun Heads Nigeria’s Delegation to 2026 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings
