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Economic reforms must protect vulnerable Nigerians – Oyedele

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says economic reforms must protect vulnerable Nigerians, highlighting social measures like cash transfers to over 10m househ Read More: https://punchng.com/economic-reforms-must-protect-vulnerable-nigerians-oyedele-2/

Economic reforms must protect vulnerable Nigerians – Oyedele

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, emphasized the necessity of safeguarding vulnerable Nigerians from the negative consequences of economic reforms, stressing the significance of social protection measures for inclusive growth. This statement was made during Africa’s Golden Future Forum in Bangkok, Thailand, where Oyedele discussed the Federal Government's cash transfer program reaching over 10 million households and 1.5 million students benefiting from educational support initiatives.

He highlighted the importance of carefully sequencing reforms, maintaining consistent policy communication, and building public trust, adding that the order of implementing economic policies can significantly impact their effects on households and businesses.

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