Nigeria’s economic management team received a significant boost following the redeployment of Doris Uzoka-Anite to the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as Minister of State, a move she described as both an honour and a renewed opportunity to serve the country.
In a statement issued shortly after the announcement, Uzoka-Anite expressed deep gratitude to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Nigeria, for what she called his continued confidence in her ability to contribute to the nation’s economic direction.
The minister noted that the redeployment represents another critical chapter in her public service journey and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting the administration’s development priorities under the government’s policy framework.
“I am honoured and grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued confidence in me by redeploying me to the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning as Minister of State,” she said. “I remain deeply committed to supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda and ensuring the delivery of measurable outcomes that positively impact Nigerians.”
Uzoka-Anite emphasized that her new role will focus on strengthening the coordination between national planning and fiscal policy execution—two pillars widely regarded as central to Nigeria’s economic transformation and sustainable development.
Her appointment comes at a time when the federal government is intensifying efforts to align strategic planning, budgeting processes, and policy implementation across ministries, departments, and agencies. Analysts say this coordination is essential to ensuring that national development plans translate into tangible socio-economic benefits for citizens.
The Minister of State also congratulated renowned tax and fiscal policy expert Taiwo Oyedele on his nomination as Minister of State for Finance. She expressed confidence in his ability to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s fiscal reforms and wished him a smooth confirmation process.
According to Uzoka-Anite, collaboration among key institutions responsible for economic management will be critical in driving the country’s development agenda.
She specifically highlighted the importance of working closely with the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, as well as the leadership of the ministry and other stakeholders across the federation to strengthen national planning frameworks.
“We will continue to align planning, budgeting, and implementation across government institutions to advance national priorities, strengthen coordination, and accelerate inclusive economic growth,” she noted.
The Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning plays a central role in shaping Nigeria’s medium- and long-term development strategies. Its responsibilities include coordinating national development plans, managing budget frameworks, and ensuring that government expenditures are aligned with policy objectives.
Uzoka-Anite’s redeployment is expected to further reinforce these efforts, particularly as Nigeria pursues reforms aimed at improving fiscal discipline, enhancing infrastructure development, and expanding economic opportunities for millions of citizens.
Before this new appointment, the economist and financial expert had served in key government roles, earning recognition for her work in economic policy and financial sector development. Observers believe her experience in both the public and private sectors could prove valuable in strengthening policy execution within the ministry.
Her renewed mandate, she said, will focus on ensuring that government planning processes translate into concrete improvements in the lives of Nigerians.
Uzoka-Anite concluded her message by thanking President Tinubu for the opportunity to serve once again, pledging her dedication to advancing the administration’s economic vision and delivering results that will contribute to Nigeria’s long-term growth and prosperity.