Nigeria stepped into the global spotlight as international delegates convened in Abuja for the G-24 Technical Meeting, a high-level engagement focused on development finance and economic growth across emerging markets.
The Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, described the gathering as more than a formal diplomatic event, calling it a powerful demonstration of Nigeria’s growing role in shaping global economic conversations.
The sessions, held at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Abuja, brought together policymakers and financial leaders at a time when many developing economies are grappling with tighter global financial conditions. Against this backdrop, Nigeria positioned itself as an advocate for a fairer and more inclusive global financial architecture.
Setting the tone for the discussions, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, emphasized the urgency of debt sustainability, strategic capital mobilization, and transformative investments capable of driving infrastructure development and job creation.
At the heart of the meeting was a shared objective: reshaping the global financial system to better serve developing nations — ensuring that access to capital, economic resilience, and sustainable growth extend beyond major urban centers to underserved and last-mile communities.
The G-24 engagement in Abuja underscores Nigeria’s ambition not only to participate in the global economy but to actively influence policies that impact emerging markets worldwide. Observers note that such high-level platforms reinforce the country’s commitment to inclusive growth, fiscal responsibility, and long-term economic transformation.
