President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the Minister of State for Finance nominee, Taiwo Oyedele, at the State House in Abuja.
The meeting marked Oyedele’s first official audience with the President since his nomination for the ministerial position was announced last week.
The meeting, which took place at the President’s first-floor office, provided an opportunity for both men to discuss Nigeria’s ongoing fiscal reform agenda and strategies for strengthening public finance management.
Sources said the discussions focused on improving tax administration, expanding the country’s revenue base and strengthening fiscal policy frameworks.
Before his nomination, Oyedele had been actively involved in consultations with the President and other senior government officials on issues relating to tax reforms, revenue mobilisation and broader economic policy initiatives.
He previously served as Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, which developed four consolidated tax laws for Nigeria that came into effect in January this year.
As Minister of State for Finance, Oyedele is expected to work closely with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to advance policies aimed at boosting revenue generation, strengthening fiscal discipline and improving the efficiency of Nigeria’s public finance system.
His appointment is widely viewed as part of the administration’s efforts to deepen tax reforms and strengthen the country’s fiscal stability.
Deji Elumoye
