Former minister of trade and investment Doris Uzoka-Anite, yesterday declared that she is “Ready to serve with passion and purpose!” in a striving style to announce her resumption of office as the new minister of state in the Federal Ministry of Finance.
Dr Uzoka-Anite was affected by the recent federal cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu in a new push for economic reforms amidst the national economic crisis.
In a formal meeting held on Monday, the minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, welcomed Uzoka-Anite while commending her dedication in ensuring the realisation of the policy objectives of the current administration.
Edun, in a statement from the ministry, expressed enthusiasm for the arrival of Dr. Uzoka-Anite, describing her as a “dedicated and hardworking” addition to the team. He 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.
welcome, encouraging her to approach her responsibilities with confidence and creativity.
Reflecting on recent achievements, Edun highlighted the progress of economic reforms, pointing to milestones 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 her gratitude for the opportunity to serve and collaborate closely with Edun, with whom she has previously worked in various capacities. She thanked President Tinubu for entrusting her with this role and emphasised her dedication to advancing the President’s mandate within the financial sector.
Other notable attendees at the welcome meeting for Uzoka-Anite included the permanent secretary of the ministry of finance, Lydia Jafiya; chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Dr. Zacch Adedeji; directors in the ministry; and various staff members.
