PICTORIAL: Nigeria Takes Over G-24 Leadership, Promises Global Economic Reforms!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

Nigeria has officially been named the next chair of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G‑24), a key coalition of developing nations focused on coordinating economic policies and pushing for fairer global financial systems.

What We Know:

• The announcement was made during the 2025 G‑24 Ministers and Governors Meeting held in Marrakech, Morocco.
• Nigeria will assume the chairmanship formally on November 1, 2025, succeeding Colombia.
• Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, pledged to prioritize inclusive global economic reforms, debt sustainability, and restructuring international financial institutions.

Why It Matters:

• The G‑24 plays a strategic role in influencing decisions at the IMF, World Bank, and other multilateral platforms.
• Nigeria’s leadership is expected to strengthen Africa’s voice in shaping post-pandemic recovery, climate finance, and digital economic inclusion.

In Photos:

• [Image 1] Wale Edun with outgoing G‑24 Chair
• [Image 2] Nigerian delegation at the Marrakech summit
• [Image 3] Handshake at G‑24 ministerial closing ceremony

Citations

1. G‑24 Secretariat — www.g24.org

2. Ministry of Finance Nigeria — www.finance.gov.ng
3. IMF News — www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/10/13/nigeria-g24-chairmanship

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