Vice President Osinbajo, Finance Minister Adeosun, and State Governors To Meet World Bank Officials Over Projects In Nigeria

Some officials of the World bank will hold high-level discussions with Nigeria’s vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; and some state governors over its projects in the country.

According to a statement from the ministry of finance, the world bank mission is comprised of 10 executive directors.

“In the World Bank mission are the Executive Directors for Switzerland, France, Italy, Peru, Germany, South Africa (representing Angola, Nigeria and South Africa), Burkina Faso (representing Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa), Zimbabwe (representing Anglophone Sub-Saharan Africa), United Kingdom and Indonesia”, the statement reads.

The ministry also disclosed that the delegation will discuss ongoing World Bank projects and the country’s development priorities with Osinbajo, Adeosun and the governors.

“The officials will also meet with the Organised Private Sector in Lagos as well as undertake a tour of LAPO Microfinance project in Lagos and the Azura Power Plant in Edo State.

“The visit is expected to provide a first-hand impression of the challenges that both the Federal and State Governments face in implementing development projects as well as ensuring good governance overall”, the statement reads.