President Bola Tinubu on Monday received the Minister of State for Finance-designate, Taiwo Oyedele, at the State House in Abuja.
Oyedele’s visit marked his first official audience with the President since his appointment as minister of state for finance.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both men to exchange views on Nigeria’s ongoing fiscal reform agenda and the government’s strategy to strengthen public finance management.
Before his appointment, Oyedele had been involved in engagements with the President and other top government officials on issues relating to tax reforms, revenue mobilisation and broader economic policy initiatives.
During those engagements, discussions focused on measures aimed at improving tax administration, expanding Nigeria’s revenue base and strengthening the country’s fiscal framework.
He served as chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, which produced the new consolidated tax laws of Nigeria.
As minister of state for finance, he is expected to work with the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Finance to advance policies designed to enhance revenue generation, promote fiscal discipline and improve the efficiency of the nation’s public finance system.
The appointment comes as the Tinubu administration continues to pursue reforms aimed at stabilising the economy, boosting government revenue and creating a more sustainable fiscal structure for national development.