Edun harps on African Economic Resilience at African Caucus 2024
At the opening ceremony of the African Caucus Meeting 2024 held in Abuja, Nigeria, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun delivered an address emphasizing the resilience of African economies and their commitment to achieving consistent growth to alleviate poverty across the continent.
In his capacity as Chairman of the event, the Minister highlighted the critical need to identify strategic opportunities and align with investor interests to effectively deploy resources for economic advancement.
“African growth must be embedded in human capital,” Edun asserted, emphasizing the necessity of investing in people as Africa progresses toward a brighter future.
The theme of the event, “Facilitating Intra-African Trade: Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Africa,” was recognized as pivotal for accelerating the transformation of African nations. The Minister expressed optimism about how this focus will contribute to sustainable growth and development.
