Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite has officially resumed duty as the newly appointed Minister of State for Finance.
She was redeployed from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment on October 23, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu to take up responsibilities at the Ministry of Finance.
Dr. Uzoka-Anite was warmly received by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, at the Ministry of Finance Headquarters on Monday in Abuja.
A statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Ministry, Mr Mohammed Manga, said the gathering, attended by the Ministry’s Top Management led by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya, marks a step forward in the Ministry’s commitment to drive economic reforms under the guidance of President Tinubu.
He said, in his opening remarks, Mr Edun expressed enthusiasm for the arrival of Dr. Uzoka-Anite, commending her dedication in ensuring the realization of the policy objectives of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration.
The Minister acknowledged the foresight of the President in appointing a Minister of State, noting that Dr. Uzoka-Anite’s expertise would be instrumental in supporting ongoing economic initiatives.
Edun extended a warm welcome to the Minister of State, Finance and encouraged her to approach her responsibilities with confidence and creativity.
Reflecting on recent achievements, the Minister highlighted the progress of economic reforms, pointing to the milestones recorded by the present administration, such as, the establishment of a market-based foreign exchange rate and the implementation of market-driven pricing for petroleum products.
Dr. Uzoka-Anite, in her response, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve, promising to collaborate closely with HM Edun, whom she has previously worked with in various capacities.
She thanked President Tinubu for entrusting her with this role and emphasized her dedication to advancing the President’s mandate within the financial sector.
Earlier in her opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mrs Lydia Shehu Jafiya, assured that the Ministry will continue to create an enabling environment for the full implementation of the policies and programmes of the Federal Government in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration Other notable dignatories at the event included Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS); Directors within the Ministry; and staff from the various departments.
