The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings scheduled to begin on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Cardoso, who serves as Alternate Governor for Nigeria at the Bretton Woods institutions, will represent the country in place of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, who is currently indisposed.
Also on the delegation is the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anete, along with other senior government officials and representatives of key financial agencies.
The World Bank said highlights of the Annual Meetings include the Development Committee Plenary Session on October 16 and the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meetings on October 17.
Other key events will feature regional briefings, press conferences, and policy fora focusing on international development, the global economy, and financial markets.
The meetings bring together finance ministers, central bank governors, and global economic leaders to discuss strategies for promoting sustainable growth, poverty reduction, and financial stability across member countries.
