Edun, IMF Official Strengthen ECOWAS Economic Cooperation Talks

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to regional economic stability following high-level discussions with Quattara Wautabouna, Executive Director for the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Africa Group III Constituency.

The meeting, held in Abuja, underscored Nigeria’s strategic engagement with the International Monetary Fund within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), focusing on strengthening policy alignment, economic resilience, and shared growth priorities across member states.

During the engagement, Edun highlighted the importance of sustained collaboration with multilateral financial institutions in navigating regional economic challenges and driving stability.

“We recognize the critical role of continued collaboration with the IMF in supporting economic stability, advancing growth, and addressing challenges that affect the ECOWAS region as a whole,” he said.

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The IMF representative, Wautabouna, reiterated the Fund’s commitment to deepening partnerships across its Africa Group III constituency, which comprises ECOWAS countries. He stressed that coordinated policy frameworks and stronger regional cooperation remain central to achieving long-term economic sustainability.

Both parties explored practical pathways to enhance fiscal governance, strengthen macroeconomic frameworks, and advance reforms aimed at inclusive growth across West Africa.

The engagement reflects Nigeria’s expanding leadership role within the region, as well as its broader commitment to working closely with international partners to foster economic stability and shared prosperity.