CBN Kardoso, EFCC Olukoyede, Minister Wale Edun Meet Over Beleaguer Currency

Information reaching the OsunReporters News has it that the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun met with CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso and Economic and EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede to strategise on stabilising the beleaguered currency.

According to a terse statement by the Federal Ministry of Finance, “this afternoon at Finance HQ, HM Finance & Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede and CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, engaged in a strategic discussion focused on enhancing the efficiency of our financial system and stabilising the Naira.

,,,,,,“The meeting highlighted our continuous efforts in aligning monetary and fiscal policies, underscored by a commitment to the rule of law.

,,,,,,“The EFCC Chairman reaffirmed the Commission’s support for these initiatives, emphasising his dedication to enhancing the integrity of financial regulations.”

,,,,,,However, this meeting comes amidst efforts to bridge the gap between the official and black market exchange rates, including this week’s EFCC raids on unauthorised foreign exchange operators.

Meanwhile, Nigerians are expecting the manifestation of whatever the outcome of their critical meeting in the exchange market to reflect in the country’s economy.