Alade’s appointment excites Nigeria’s finance minister
Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, has expressed delight over the appointment of Sarah Alade as special adviser to the President on finance and economy.
The minister, in a statement signed by her media aide, Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi, said Alade’s appointment was a welcome development as she was expected to come into her new role with a vast experience in finance and economy, considering her experience and exposure.
“I am particularly delighted and wish to express my profound gratitude to President Buhari for his foresight and diligence in selecting and picking our best brains as we strive to get our economy working again,” Ahmed stated about the appointment the Presidency announced on Tuesday.
Alade, who holds degrees in Economics also has a PHD in Management Science, was a senior management staff at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) where she held various positions including Deputy Governor, Economic Policy, Director Banking Operations, chairman, Board of Directors, Nigeria Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS). She was also acting governor of the CBN.
Speaking further, the minister said, “I am passionate about the values and energy Alade is bringing into the team. Her vision and dedication, thoroughness, finance, economy and the management acumen is inspiring and heart-warming.
“I believe Alade will find the Ministry of Finance Budget and National Planning truly a home.
“Since the office is to be domiciled in the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, this is a very welcoming news for me and my entire team as we look forward to working with Alade, a brilliant and accomplished economist and scholar.”
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