CBN Governor Cardoso Leads Nigeria’s Delegation to World Bank-IMF Annual Meeting in USA

opeolumartinOctober 13, 202503 mins

Washington D.C., October 13, 2025

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which officially open today, Monday, October 13, in Washington D.C., United States.
This was disclosed in a statement released by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, Mr. Cardoso is joined on the delegation by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, among other top government and financial officials.

The Annual Meetings, which bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, private sector executives, and academics from around the world, will run through the week. Discussions will focus on global economic trends, international development, poverty eradication, and the stability of global financial markets.

Key highlights of the meetings include the Development Committee Plenary scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, and the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meetings on Thursday, October 17. These sessions are expected to tackle pressing global challenges, including debt vulnerabilities, inflation management, climate financing, and inclusive economic growth.

In addition to the high-level plenary meetings, the Annual Gathering features a range of side events such as regional briefings, press conferences, and expert fora centered on sustainable development, digital finance, and resilience building in emerging economies.
Nigeria’s participation, led by Mr. Cardoso, signals the country’s renewed engagement with international financial institutions and reflects the government’s commitment to pursuing reforms that promote macroeconomic stability and long-term development.

The outcomes of this year’s meetings are expected to shape policy directions for many countries as they navigate a challenging global economic environment marked by slow growth, high interest rates, and persistent geopolitical tensions.